Daniel Gray-Barnett

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for this honest review
Alexander the Kangaroo’s mum Nancy is “the best Mum in the world” - but not the neatest. This charming book, with humor to delight both children and adults on every page, is fun for all. Alexander, who is cozy in Mum’s pouch and doesn’t want to leave, grows increasingly overwhelmed by all of the things that Mum drops in the pouch. He tries to organize it, even starting a filing system! When his suggestion for a show more briefcase goes nowhere, he finally shouts, “I've had enough! This pocket is too CHAOTIC!” and he moves out.
When he moves to his own room, his mom lovingly sews him a furry blanket and gives him an old “mum-smelling” scarf. Tender and fun; this would be a great book for toddlers moving out of their crib, or any younger child who needs a little reassurance moving on and making changes. show less

Alexander is kangaroo. He is also a neat freak, so he is understandably upset when his mother keeps tossing odds and ends into her pocket with him, effectively making Alexander the inhabitant of a very messy purse.

Alexander's whining about the mess makes for a dull and repetitive read until a little twist is revealed at the end, but by then I had completely lost interest.

Albert was about to have another boring birthday when Grandma Z arrives. She takes him to do things his mother and father would never consider doing. I like their relationship. In the midst of doing wild things, they go bird watching. That didn't fit with the other fantasy-like things they did. The ending is just OK.

Okay, this is great if you want a story that pretty much manipulates the poor baby joey into leaving the pocket he was supposed to grow in. Honestly, there's no point to the story except the mother not admitting to wanting the joey out of her pocket.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.