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Why the Kangaroo Jumps

By Rob Lloyd Jones

Adjectives

engaging vibrant simple

Genres

Animals Fairy Tales

Synopsis

Long ago, Kangaroo couldn't jump. Discover how a determined Kangaroo's wish to be different led to an unexpected adventure, resulting in the remarkable ability to leap. This engaging tale, adapted from Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, is brought to life with vibrant illustrations and simple text, making it ideal for young readers.

About the author

Rob Lloyd Jones is a British author who loves writing exciting adventure stories and fascinating non-fiction books for children. He is well known for his book 'Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake', as well as many popular Usborne books. Rob enjoys exploring and discovering new things to share with his readers.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2018

Community rating

Average score: 4.75

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