Kangaroo At The Zoo

What do our readers think of Kangaroo At The Zoo? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the bouncy rhymes, funny pictures and easy words, and they like seeing Kangaroo help the monkey. A few children find the story a little slight compared with other phonics books.

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What is Kangaroo At The Zoo about?

When a lively kangaroo arrives at the zoo, she causes quite a stir among the other animals. Through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, young readers follow her adventures as she explores her new home. This engaging story uses phonic repetition to support early reading skills and includes helpful notes for parents on phonics and reading together.

About the author

Lesley Sims is a talented author who has written many exciting books for children. She is well known for her retellings of classic stories, such as 'The Princess and the Pea' and 'The Nutcracker'. Lesley enjoys making stories fun and easy to read, so that everyone can enjoy the magic of reading.

Discussion ideas around Kangaroo At The Zoo

A New Arrival: How do you think the animals feel when Kangaroo arrives at the zoo, and what might help her settle in?

Helpful Hopping: Kangaroo causes a bit of trouble but also proves useful. What can we learn about judging someone by their first impression?

Zoo Life: Which animal would you most like to meet at the zoo, and what would you want to find out about it?

Sounds and Rhymes: Can you find words that sound like kangaroo and zoo, and invent another silly rhyme about a zoo animal?

Being Different: What makes Kangaroo different from the other animals, and how does being different become a strength?