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On a hot, dusty day, Joey, a young kangaroo, only wants to play. He plays all sorts of games with his friends: hide-n-sneak with Twisker the mouse, lots-of-knots with Slider the snake - but what to do when Sly-tooth the crocodile comes around and wants to play a game of Snap!
Quick thinking Joey saves the day by suggesting a game of tickle-the-tonsils instead.
Quick thinking Joey saves the day by suggesting a game of tickle-the-tonsils instead.
30 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 1996
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Marcia K. Vaughan
79 books12 followersMarcia Vaughan became a librarian in 1975 so that she could inspire children to read. After a short while, she began writing her own books. Her first two stories were never published but her third, ‘Wombat Stew’, illustrated by Pamela Lofts, was published in 1984. It might now be considered a classic of Australian children’s literature.
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December 22, 2020
The illustrations in this book by Sascha Hutchinson are really terrific. The book is cute and would be good for a story time about exotic animals.
July 5, 2011
Julia was intrigued by this cover when she saw it at the library so it ended up going home with us. After reading it I know I/we haven't read this exact story before but I can't help but feel I've read/heard it somewhere, at some point. With my memory who knows but Julia said it was new to her.
There's more text here than in a lot of the picture books for young children which is a blessing if you have an older toddler/young child who you're trying to get used to longer books.
The only thing negative I can say about it is that it's a little too repetitive for me and my daughter. She got bored easily with the "What do you say, do you want to play?" parts. As did I.
But everything else is great.
Joey begins gathering friends after being bored in his Mother's pouch "all day" and as each friend comes to Joey they say it's too hot to teach him their game. Eventually, Sly-tooth, a crocodile, comes around and Joey calls to him the same as the others. Sly-tooth, seeing his opening, replies in the same manner as the other animals and as such, is told by Joey not to leave.
Sly-tooth tells the other young animals his game and as they start to "play" he asks if anyone knows what game they're playing. Each animal guesses the game wrong but with very funny names which are sure to make children laugh.
Suddenly, the animals find themselves in a bit of a fix. The animals become scared until Joey comes up with one last game to play. The game that will change the entire situation around for everyone.
I'm not a huge fan of this type of illustrating but I'd be lying if I said it didn't mesh well with the story. The author also includes a short (one page) animal glossary in the back of the book with the animals name in this story, their species, class of animal,, favorite food, and special feature.
If this is the first glossary of its kind that your child has come across it could be slightly informative but if you've read numerous animal books with your child(ren) or if they like to watch animal documentaries (my daughter does and we've read tons about animals) they won't learn much. If anything.
There's more text here than in a lot of the picture books for young children which is a blessing if you have an older toddler/young child who you're trying to get used to longer books.
The only thing negative I can say about it is that it's a little too repetitive for me and my daughter. She got bored easily with the "What do you say, do you want to play?" parts. As did I.
But everything else is great.
Joey begins gathering friends after being bored in his Mother's pouch "all day" and as each friend comes to Joey they say it's too hot to teach him their game. Eventually, Sly-tooth, a crocodile, comes around and Joey calls to him the same as the others. Sly-tooth, seeing his opening, replies in the same manner as the other animals and as such, is told by Joey not to leave.
Sly-tooth tells the other young animals his game and as they start to "play" he asks if anyone knows what game they're playing. Each animal guesses the game wrong but with very funny names which are sure to make children laugh.
Suddenly, the animals find themselves in a bit of a fix. The animals become scared until Joey comes up with one last game to play. The game that will change the entire situation around for everyone.
I'm not a huge fan of this type of illustrating but I'd be lying if I said it didn't mesh well with the story. The author also includes a short (one page) animal glossary in the back of the book with the animals name in this story, their species, class of animal,, favorite food, and special feature.
If this is the first glossary of its kind that your child has come across it could be slightly informative but if you've read numerous animal books with your child(ren) or if they like to watch animal documentaries (my daughter does and we've read tons about animals) they won't learn much. If anything.
July 1, 2011
A wonderful story of a little kangaroo named Joey who would like to play a game. Lots of animals are teaching him different games although it is hot that day. the last animal is a crocodile and he eats up all the animals but Joey has an idea and they all free themselves. With the text being longer it could be a good first book for pre-schoolers. It is funny and has rhyme which can make it easier on the kids.
October 28, 2013
This is a great story for children who are learning about or interested in animals. We meet animals from Australia (some that may be new for kids/parents). The images seem to be made out of small bits of colored paper that are put together to make the animals. It is a unique premise. The story is repetitive, which would be good for a younger audience, but the text is slightly longer. It would be best for K-1st grade.
August 31, 2015
3.25 stars I love this pieced, ripped paper art form...I can't even tell you why, I just like it...it might be the texture, I like texture. The story is good, and I like the animal glossary in the back. Stay away from Crocodiles---they don't play nice!
October 7, 2010
Cute story about animals in Australia playing games.
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March 25, 2013Australian folktale with a clever twist. Think about a version of The Gingerbread Man in which the fox gets foiled.
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December 15, 2013AR Quiz No. 160108 EN Fiction
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Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP
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