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Doctor Kangaroo: A Silly Rhyming Children's Picture Book
Zebra's got a cough! All his stripes have fallen off! What are we going to do? Call for Doctor Kangaroo! All the animals seem to be poorly, but Doctor Kangaroo is here to help! Another silly rhyming picture book by Gerald Hawksley! (Now includes extra jokes and puzzles and Doctor Kangaroo's version of Five Little Monkeys!)
53 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 22, 2016
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February 7, 2017
Silly is just the word for this book. I really enjoy Gerald Hawksley's picture books, and would have given this four stars if his poetry had been more consistent. Nonetheless, this was a fun book, with cute colourful pictures, repetition, humour, and a plot that I think kids can relate to. And the kindle book comes with all sorts of goodies at the end.
March 22, 2017
Always fun books and the kids love the activities at the back. It didn't read quite right in places but still worth having on my kindle.
July 17, 2021
Super cute book that kept my grandaughter distracted while her mother was in the dentist chair.
March 13, 2018
Doctor Kangaroo: A Silly Rhyming Children's Picture Book by Gerald Hawksley
Colorful silly rhyming children's storay about a zebra and a crocodile. Other animals and birds are also mentioned.
Every one has a problem and they send for the doctor-kangaroo.
He fixes them up real quick. love that there are so many different animals in this book.
Jokes at the end. And a maze puzzle. Memory test. Bonus of five little monkeys is included.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Colorful silly rhyming children's storay about a zebra and a crocodile. Other animals and birds are also mentioned.
Every one has a problem and they send for the doctor-kangaroo.
He fixes them up real quick. love that there are so many different animals in this book.
Jokes at the end. And a maze puzzle. Memory test. Bonus of five little monkeys is included.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
December 6, 2018
Just as the description says, this cute and silly rhyming book tells the tale of Doctor Kangaroo and his sick patients. This is a great read aloud story for parents, grandparents and caregivers to share with little ones.
The illustrations are simple, yet super colorful and absolutely adorable. There's a picture on every page - something I don't often see in children's eBooks anymore. The vivid graphics, combined with the engaging story, make this a book that children will surely enjoy.
The additional jokes, puzzles and "Monkey's Jumping on the Bed" story at the end definitely add to the value of this book. Well worth the download!
The illustrations are simple, yet super colorful and absolutely adorable. There's a picture on every page - something I don't often see in children's eBooks anymore. The vivid graphics, combined with the engaging story, make this a book that children will surely enjoy.
The additional jokes, puzzles and "Monkey's Jumping on the Bed" story at the end definitely add to the value of this book. Well worth the download!
February 12, 2017
Animals Sick, What to do !!
The animals are not doing well, falling ill from different maladies. What should they do? Who do they call? Why that would be Doctor Kangaroo, he can cure the blues.
Children will enjoy this book with illustrations to keep youngsters entertained while listen to the clever rhymes of Doctor Kangaroo as he makes his rounds. This storybook is wonderful for beginning readers and a treat for all. Included are questions and answers, puzzles, and the tale "Five Little Monkeys".
The animals are not doing well, falling ill from different maladies. What should they do? Who do they call? Why that would be Doctor Kangaroo, he can cure the blues.
Children will enjoy this book with illustrations to keep youngsters entertained while listen to the clever rhymes of Doctor Kangaroo as he makes his rounds. This storybook is wonderful for beginning readers and a treat for all. Included are questions and answers, puzzles, and the tale "Five Little Monkeys".
November 18, 2020
Various animals get sick and call Dr. Kangaroo to heal them.
Full of cute rhymes and animals with strange maladies. The Kangaroo doctor heals all and even himself in the end. The book ends with some jokes, and the author/illustrator's version of monkeys jumping on a bed.
While the rhymes sweetly match the art, some of the ailments are a little strange. The doctor heals all the illnesses the same. This makes the story pretty silly but I suppose it is supposed to be.
A short and simple. Is a fun read for kids and I think will leave them smiling.
Full of cute rhymes and animals with strange maladies. The Kangaroo doctor heals all and even himself in the end. The book ends with some jokes, and the author/illustrator's version of monkeys jumping on a bed.
While the rhymes sweetly match the art, some of the ailments are a little strange. The doctor heals all the illnesses the same. This makes the story pretty silly but I suppose it is supposed to be.
A short and simple. Is a fun read for kids and I think will leave them smiling.
December 30, 2018
It was okay
The rhymes are clever and questions at the end are dorky funny but I didn’t like that animals who were sick got better because they put a bandage on their head and slept. I think the lesson is for children to go to bed when they are ill but it doesn’t address the root cause which leaves me feeling a bit dissatisfied.
The rhymes are clever and questions at the end are dorky funny but I didn’t like that animals who were sick got better because they put a bandage on their head and slept. I think the lesson is for children to go to bed when they are ill but it doesn’t address the root cause which leaves me feeling a bit dissatisfied.
March 16, 2018
Cute and funny children's picture book on how a Kangaroo takes care of his patients. Most of the short story lines rhyme but does fall short in a few places. The book contains a few extra activities. I look forward to reading it to my grandkids.
December 5, 2018
This was short and sweet. Everyone needs Doctor Kangaroo to come help them when they're ill, because he can get them all better! I love the illustrations. And the silly jokes at the end of this book were funny!
A perfect read for a toddler!
A perfect read for a toddler!
December 25, 2018
Zebra's got a cough! All his stripes have fallen off!
What are we going to do? Call for Doctor Kangaroo!
All the animals seem to be poorly, but Doctor Kangaroo is here to help!
Another silly rhyming picture book by Gerald Hawksley!
If you will recite this to kids they would be definitely happy
What are we going to do? Call for Doctor Kangaroo!
All the animals seem to be poorly, but Doctor Kangaroo is here to help!
Another silly rhyming picture book by Gerald Hawksley!
If you will recite this to kids they would be definitely happy
July 1, 2019
My son's favorite book!!!
I read this book to my children daily for quite some time now. He loves to read along with the words. He is even starting to say the words when we are in the car without the book
I read this book to my children daily for quite some time now. He loves to read along with the words. He is even starting to say the words when we are in the car without the book
June 10, 2023
This is a hilarious and fun read for kids! The rhymes are silly and catchy, making it enjoyable to read out loud. The colorful illustrations of the kangaroo doctor and his wacky patients add to the charm of the book. Kids will giggle and love this playful story!
July 10, 2017
Great
What a great book to read to my son as we wait for his doctor! He loved the jokes at the end!
What a great book to read to my son as we wait for his doctor! He loved the jokes at the end!
August 28, 2017
Cute and silly
My daughter enjoyed it. Can't beat the prime price either. The extra jokes and such at the end were a fun bonus.
My daughter enjoyed it. Can't beat the prime price either. The extra jokes and such at the end were a fun bonus.
December 26, 2017
Cute and silly; fun to read
January 17, 2018
Pretty good
The little story was cute and kept the attention of my two year old. The little monky part didn't flow well.
The little story was cute and kept the attention of my two year old. The little monky part didn't flow well.
February 28, 2018
A fun Read Aloud in the classroom!
Doctor Kangaroo stays busy in the cute rhyming picture book. Perfect for preschoolers and beginning readers.
Doctor Kangaroo stays busy in the cute rhyming picture book. Perfect for preschoolers and beginning readers.
March 1, 2018
Kids did not enjoy
My children did not like this book at all. Word scheme was weird and the story was not good. Deleting from my device.
My children did not like this book at all. Word scheme was weird and the story was not good. Deleting from my device.
March 2, 2018
Super cute
Loved the rhythm of this book. I also enjoyed the jokes and the monkeys at the end. This was a great read for the little ones.
Loved the rhythm of this book. I also enjoyed the jokes and the monkeys at the end. This was a great read for the little ones.
March 4, 2018
Loved this book
Funny jokes and easy to read. Great mix of activities and a good story. Would recommend for kids reading with parents..
Funny jokes and easy to read. Great mix of activities and a good story. Would recommend for kids reading with parents..
March 11, 2018
Childrens rhyming
Brightly coloured book with lovely pictures of animals a rhyming story that ends well. Simple yet descriptive pictures make this fun for little people.
Brightly coloured book with lovely pictures of animals a rhyming story that ends well. Simple yet descriptive pictures make this fun for little people.
March 12, 2018
A simple, silly fun book for small children. A good addition to the kindle app as it reading it can make waiting in a line or at the airport a lot more enjoyable.
March 13, 2018
My granddaughter lived for me to read this book to her a few times everyday while I was her. She is almost 3 years old.
March 26, 2018
Fun
My son and I were pleased; it was fun and appropriate. The illustrations were and my son says he is thankful for it.
My son and I were pleased; it was fun and appropriate. The illustrations were and my son says he is thankful for it.
March 27, 2018
Good for my 3 year old
We loved the jokes and games at the end. Great little book that kept him engaged until the very end.
We loved the jokes and games at the end. Great little book that kept him engaged until the very end.
April 22, 2018
Nice illustrations
Very nice rhyming story. Had some fun quiz/ puzzle at the end of the book. My little one enjoyed it.
Very nice rhyming story. Had some fun quiz/ puzzle at the end of the book. My little one enjoyed it.
May 1, 2018
Love for young children
My 3 year old daughter loves this book. She has memorized most of the words. The story is cute and memorable.
My 3 year old daughter loves this book. She has memorized most of the words. The story is cute and memorable.
July 6, 2018
My Grandson absolutely loved this book and got me to read it 7 times the first night we got it. Silly and fun.
December 12, 2018
Sweet
A sweet little children's book with some colourful pictures to look at. A good read and worth taking a chance on.
A sweet little children's book with some colourful pictures to look at. A good read and worth taking a chance on.
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