Marsupial Sue - by John Lithgow (Mixed Media Product)

About the Book

The celebrated actor and musician tells the story of a young kangaroo who longs to be anything but a kangaroo--until she discovers why it's best to be who she is. Includes an audio CD containing Lithgow's performance of "Marsupial Sue" and a sing-along track. Full-color illustrations.

Book Synopsis

If you're a Kangaroo
through and through,
Just do what Kangaroos do.
Young Sue really doesn't like being a kangaroo, so she goes off to find something better. First she tries climbing the trees like a koala, but that doesn't work. Then she wades into the sea like a platypus, but that's no good either. Finally, Sue joins up with some bouncy, jouncy wallabies...and discovers that being a kangaroo isn't so bad, after all.
Using a jaunty waltz rhythm, actor, comedian, and best-selling author John Lithgow reassures children that they can be happy with who they are.
For listening or singing along, a CD of a John Lithgow performance of Marsupial Sue and an instrumental version is included with this book, as is the score of the song.

Review Quotes

"Kirkus Reviews" A natural for reading (and singing along) out loud.

"People" Charming.

"Publishers Weekly" Lithgow's ebullient encore will strike a positive note with book and music lovers alike.