FICTION

Kangaroo for Christmas

by James FLORA
978-1-59270-113-1.
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PreS-Gr 1—When Kathryn receives a real kangaroo in the mail the day before Christmas, she names her Adelaide and takes her out for a hop. The poor animal, terrified by a barking dog, goes out of control and hops all over town, wreaking havoc in houses and businesses as Kathryn holds onto her back. Once home, they get appropriate Christmas presents— boots and birch leaves for Adelaide and a pogo stick for Kathryn. There isn't much of a story in this book originally published by Harcourt in 1962, but the illustrations, reminiscent of Margaret Bloy Graham's drawings for Harry the Dirty Dog (Harper, 1956), will appeal to kids and grown-ups who crave an authentic retro style.—Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library
Reviewed by Eva Mitnick , Oct 01, 2011

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