What Shall We Do, Blue Kangaroo?

Blue Kangaroo #4

by Emma Chichester Clark

The fourth title in this popular series about Lily and her loveable toy, Blue Kangaroo Lily and Blue Kangaroo are the best of friends and when Lily doesn't know what to do next she often asks, 'What shall we do, Blue Kangaroo?' But Blue Kangaroo doesn't always know, so he says nothing. But one day, in a crisis, Blue Kangaroo has to work out what to do all by himself!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Family

Paperback

First published October 1, 2002

About the author

Education:
Chelsea School of Art, B.A. (with honors), 1978;
Royal College of Art, M.A. (with honors), 1983.

Additional information about her life can be found at:
http://biography.jrank.org/pages/1059...

Reviews

[معصومه توکلی · Rating 4 out of 5]

عنوان ترجمه فارسی: حالا چی کار کنیم کانگوروی آبی؟

[faby · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the very first English books I read when I was learning at 9 years old. Counting it on my Goodreads profile because I want to keep the physical and digital record of it always <3

[Read Ribbet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blue Kangaroo has now appeared in multiple Clark stories. In this one, Lily and her toy Blue Kangaroo have to discover ways of operating independently (including with their reading) as surrounding adults seem engaged in other activities. In one scene she actually relieves her Dad from his responsibilities. The reader also sees that the Blue Kangaroo learns the lesson of the importance of being independent as well. It's an engaging read for younger students and sells the message of the need to be independent well. That message may be helpful to promote independence at home but maybe even more important for setting up independent routines in a classroom.

[Anna Donajgrodzki · Rating 5 out of 5]

A childhood favourite of mind. This is one of my favourites of the Blue Kangaroo books by Emma Chichester Clark. She is an inspiring children's author who teaches through her writing. I love that this book encourages independence and shows children that you can achieve when you try.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoy the Blue Kangaroo series.

[Bella · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's nice to see how the little girl know what to do independently and do them by herself while the adults still busy on their own. A good children story book.

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

A so-so story of a young girl who has to find things to do by herself when the adults around her are too busy to play with her. She takes to asking Blue Kangaroo, her favorite stuffed toy, what to do. However, not knowing what to do, Blue Kangaroo remains silent. He does think that her ideas are good.

When a sudden rainstorm begins to drench the other stuffed toys left outside by the little girl, she runs outside to gather them and bring them inside. She misses the little toy bear, though. So Blue Kangaroo takes it upon himself to crawl out of bed at night and go rescue the little bear.

Why children will think that a kangaroo who has no ability to talk throughout the story will suddenly be able to stand up and walk is a mystery to me. If you're going to anthropomorphize a book character, go all the way. Don't leave it 1/2 done.

[Ginny Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lily is surrounded by adults who are too busy to play with her and Blue Kangaroo. She starts to try to do things by herself, and Blue Kangaroo is impressed with his Lily. When a storm forces Lily to bring in all her stuffed animals out of the rain, Blue Kangaroo realizes that Tiny Teddy is inadvertently left outside. Inspired by Lily, Blue Kangaroo musters up the courage to go fetch Tiny Teddy by himself.

The further adventures of Lily and Blue Kangaroo teaches young readers that they, too, can be independent and have fun, even on their own!

[Megan B · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't like that this little girl seemed lonely and ignored. The adults in her life (aunts, mom, and dad) have no time for her at all through the whole book, always busy with other seemingly important things. So sad. The only person/thing that pays attention to her at all is her blue kangaroo doll.

However, I really liked how it encourages children to come up with their own solutions and entertainment. Sometimes it gets really old being the cruise director all the time.

[carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give this book ten stars, I would! It's such a cute way to show kids what they can do if they decide to! It encourages independence and imagination in a very simple way. It's definitely my favorite of the Blue Kangaroo books -- I read them to Lily, but sweet Ethan loves them too. Each time we get a different one, he gets excited.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cherub latched on to this one at the library when I told her that her big sister used to love these books. A cute story about a little girl and her toy kangaroo learning to do things by themselves. I find something about the Blue Kangaroo books endearing,and Cherub loved it.

[Sarah Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay kids story, it was nice that the kangeroo went out to rescue teddy from the rain.



6 out of 10

[The Brothers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lily and her adventures with Blue Kangaroo continue. Very sweet story about how Lily finds she can do so many things "all by herself" with Blue Kangaroo when all the adults around are busy.

As usual, great illustrations along the Blue Kangaroo vein.

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of Opal's favorite books.

[N · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish all kids were this self-sufficient. Lily really knows how to entertain herself, of course with the help of Blue Kangaroo.

[Brittany · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is ok its about a child and her friendship with a blue kangaroo? I like how this book promotes children to do things on their own.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cute. If only our stuffed animals could talk and help us when we forget things.

[许馨茹]

nico 喜欢。。。

[Ayana Mishelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is reccommended for pre-k or kindergarden. Great illustrations.