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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. 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 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. no reviews | add a review
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A young kangaroo called Alexander lives in his mum, Nancy's pocket. Alexander loves his mum, but there's one thing she does that really drives him nuts. She is always putting stuff in her pocket. Alexander tries to keep things neat, but the more he tidies, the more stuff she shoves in there. When he complains, his sister calls him a baby - it's time to leave the pouch anyway. But Alexander loves it in there - it's warm and cosy and smells of mum. Then one day, it gets really bad. Twelve bobby pins, a tube of toothpaste, a bottle of water, a packet of chewing gum, two bus tickets, some keys, a toy car and a cookbook all find their way into Nancy's pouch. And that's just for starters. Finally Alexander's had enough. 'I can't take it any more!' he shouts. 'I'm moving out!' So Alexander moves into the room next to his sister's. They make it all cosy, with a furry blanket and shelves for all his stuff. So it's just like his mum's pouch. Almost. The penultimate spread is Alexander sleeping with all his stuff strewn around him. The final spread is Nancy clearing out her pocket with a wink. It was time for Alexander to go. This is a heartwarming tale about a connection between a son and mother and a journey towards independence, beautifully brought to life. No library descriptions found. |
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