What Do You Do with a Kangaroo?

What Do You Do with a Kangaroo?
Author: Mercer Mayer
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2010-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780545169097

A little girl tries to evict several animals who are trying to take over her possessions.

How the Kangaroos Got Their Tails

How the Kangaroos Got Their Tails
Author: George Lirrmiyarri Mung Mung
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2012-02
Genre: Aboriginal Australians
ISBN: 9781741699692

This book is based on a story told by George Mung Mung Lirrmiyarri, of the Kija people, to Aboriginal people living in Warmun (Turkey Creek), Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from their original paintings of the story. Hector Jandany and George Dingmarie of the Kija Language Group said, 'We have to keep this language which we got from our old people who have passed away. We don't want to lose it. The younger generation has to carry on the language that they learn from us.'

The Kangaroo and the Porpoise

The Kangaroo and the Porpoise
Author: Pamela Lofts
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2004
Genre: Aboriginal Australians
ISBN: 9781865046297

This story was told by Agnes Lippo from the Aboriginal community of Belyuen in the Northern Territory, where people from the Larrakia and Waigite language groups live. The illustrations in this book are adapted from paintings of the story done by the children at Belyuen School. Bill Turner, Head Teacher at Belyuen School in 1987, said "'The Kangaroo and the Porpoise' is one of the many stories from the very small Aboriginal community of Belyuen. We hope publishing these stories will enable us to buy materials for the school. We want to continue to document the culture of the people at Belyuen."

Story of the Kangaroo

Story of the Kangaroo
Author: Anita Ganeri
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1484627091

This series describes animals that were once thought to be myths or hoaxes. This book looks at the kangaroo: the first time it was reported to the Western world, the public and scientific community's reaction to it, the search for evidence, how the animal was finally recognised as a real species, and its current status today. There is also some information about the kangaroo's life and what makes it special or different.

The Story of the Kangaroo

The Story of the Kangaroo
Author: Anita Ganeri
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 148465353X

This series describes animals that were once thought to be myths or hoaxes. This book looks at the kangaroo: the first time it was reported to the Western world, the public and scientific community's reaction to it, the search for evidence, how the animal was finally recognised as a real species, and its current status today. There is also some information about the kangaroo's life and what makes it special or different.

Joey

Joey
Author: Hope Ryden
Publisher: Tambourine
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780688127442

Follows a baby kangaroo, or joey, as it grows inside its mother's pouch and learns about the other animals living on Australia's Kangaroo Island.

The Tale of Kaz Kangaroo

The Tale of Kaz Kangaroo
Author: Susan Hall
Publisher: National Library Australia
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 064227729X

This book tells the story of Kaz Kangaroo, who is grazing with her Ma and the rest of the mob when she spots something far out to sea. Is it a whale? Kaz bounds down to the beach to see what it is and finds, to her surprise, that the 'whale' is carrying 'Uprights', or men. The men come ashore and set up camp, but then they spot Kaz. They have never seen a kangaroo before - never seen an animal moving this way, or an animal with a pouch! They decide to get nearer to investigate. Kaz is in danger but then the Upright in charge, wearing a blue uniform and big black hat, comes to her rescue.

Kangaroo Kangaroo Where Are You? a Delightful Children's Picture Book

Kangaroo Kangaroo Where Are You? a Delightful Children's Picture Book
Author: Robyn Safarian
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-05-24
Genre: Quakers
ISBN: 9781466419780

Kangaroo Kangaroo Where Are You? Is the story of little Koala trying to find his friend... Kangaroo! Koala asks simple questions and Kangaroo offers easy clues. lighthearted intrigue keeps young children - and adults alike - engaged and entertained to the very end. Written in the style of beloved children's stories, Kangaroo Kangaroo Where Are You? has all the ingredients of a classic picture book. Designed with special attention to beginning reader format Kangaroo Kangaroo Where Are You? incorporates important pre-reading concepts of rhyme, rhythm and repetition.The gentle melody of poetry and cheerful illustrations combine to make this a delightful book for young readers.From the book: Kangaroo, Kangaroo, where are you?Not too far!Not too far!I am very near.You don't have to ride a car.You can walk to here.Kangaroo, Kangaroo, what can you see?Blue sky, Blue sky, Tall tall trees.I can see a BUTTERFLYand yellow BUMBLEBEES.