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Highlights
- Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein's delightful tale of a baby kangaroo's first hops toward independence is perfect for board book audiences.
- 0-2 Years
- 4.9" x 6.3" Board Book
- 34 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
Description
About the Book
The Caldecott Honor-winning author of "Interrupting Chicken" presents a delightful new tale of a curious baby kangaroo who wants to explore the exciting world around him, but isn't sure about leaving Mama's safe, warm pouch. Full color.Book Synopsis
Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein's delightful tale of a baby kangaroo's first hops toward independence is perfect for board book audiences. Joey wants to go exploring, but at first he isn't sure he's ready to leave Mama's safe, warm pouch. Touching on a universal childhood experience, this sweet tale celebrates trying new things.Review Quotes
"Neatly embodying the way a young child's drive toward independence seesaws with fear of the unknown. . . . Stein once again shows his talent for creating a fresh story in a few well-chosen words and illustrating it with humor and verve." - Booklist, starred review
"Warm and inviting, this buoyant tale is hopping good fun." - Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
David Ezra Stein (www.davidezra.com) received a Caldecott Honor for Interrupting Chicken, a Charlotte Zolotow Honor for Pouch! and the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award for Leaves, which was also a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, a Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice and a School Library Journal Best Book. He also wrote and illustrated The Nice Book and Monster Hug! He lives in Kew Gardens, New York.Dimensions (Overall): 4.9 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 0-2 Years
Number of Pages: 34
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Theme: New Experience
Format: Board Book
Author: David Ezra Stein
Language: English
Street Date: March 15, 2012
TCIN: 1003614599
UPC: 9780399257384
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-3751
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.7 inches length x 6.3 inches width x 4.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.5 pounds
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