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Who are You, Baby Kangaroo?
Readers can join a curious puppy as he travels all over the world, asking a colorful array of other baby animals, "What is the name of the baby kangaroo?", and learn the names of all the animals encountered.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2004
About the author
Stella Blackstone
184 books39 followersSee also: Tessa Strickland
Tessa Strickland is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of independent children’s publisher Barefoot Books. As Stella Blackstone, she has written many bestselling picture books for children. As an editor, she has worked with authors and illustrators all over the world.
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Tessa Strickland is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of independent children’s publisher Barefoot Books. As Stella Blackstone, she has written many bestselling picture books for children. As an editor, she has worked with authors and illustrators all over the world.
—from http://www.arvon.org/tutors/tessa-str...
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June 16, 2025
This book didn’t catch my attention but I’m willing to give it another shot.
March 26, 2018
Title: Who Are You, Baby Kangaroo?
Author: Stella Blackstone
Illustrator: Clare Beaton
Copyright Date: 2004
Number of Pages: 26
Book Format: Repeating question
Genre: Picture board book
Lit Requirement: baby book
Summary & Review/Response:
The Book "Who Are You, Baby Kangaroo?" written by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Clare Beaton is about a little puppy who goes all around the animal kingdom trying to figure out what the baby kangaroo's name is. On the little puppy's journey he comes across all the different young animals who also don't know the name of the baby kangaroo.
This book stood out to be me because of the illustration in it for the book was not drawn. It looks as if Clare Beaton used real objects and material to make each picture giving it a look that you can touch it and feel it but you can't. I also like how when the little puppy went around asking what the baby kangaroo's name was he only asked other young animals showing the social interactions between the little puppy and his peers. This is a great idea for a teacher to show their kids because it shows ways you can interact and create relationships with peers.
Author: Stella Blackstone
Illustrator: Clare Beaton
Copyright Date: 2004
Number of Pages: 26
Book Format: Repeating question
Genre: Picture board book
Lit Requirement: baby book
Summary & Review/Response:
The Book "Who Are You, Baby Kangaroo?" written by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Clare Beaton is about a little puppy who goes all around the animal kingdom trying to figure out what the baby kangaroo's name is. On the little puppy's journey he comes across all the different young animals who also don't know the name of the baby kangaroo.
This book stood out to be me because of the illustration in it for the book was not drawn. It looks as if Clare Beaton used real objects and material to make each picture giving it a look that you can touch it and feel it but you can't. I also like how when the little puppy went around asking what the baby kangaroo's name was he only asked other young animals showing the social interactions between the little puppy and his peers. This is a great idea for a teacher to show their kids because it shows ways you can interact and create relationships with peers.
July 29, 2021
A puppy wanders around, asking baby animals if they know what a baby kangaroo is called. A great way for toddlers to be introduced to baby animal names, some of which were new to me (moose calf, zebra foal, beaver kittens). The illustrations are made up of woven feet, which is creative
* library book. Read at 22 months
* library book. Read at 22 months
October 11, 2017
Repetitive.
May 23, 2019
Leila: 5 stars: that the doggy was with her family
December 7, 2020
The introduction of all of the baby animals and their names is great. The illustrations are beautiful.
October 29, 2012
The main idea of "Who Are You, Baby Kangaroo?" by Stella Blackstone and Clare Beaton, is about a little puppy who travels all across the world to ask many different animals the name of the baby kangaroo who will not reveal what he is called. During the adventure, the puppy discovers what animals and their babies are called. For example, the puppy learns a swans name and a baby swan is called cynets. The main characters of this story consists of: a mommy kangaroo, a baby kangaroo, a puppy, wolves, swans, pigs, penguins, moose, zebra, frogs, sheep, and beavers. There are several pages at the end of the book that has pictures and descriptions of all the characters with a few fun facts The pages and characters are made of felt, antique fabrics, buttons, beads, and sequins, Beaton's illustrations are filled with bright colors and interesting details. The artwork fits the story well, and there is plenty of action on each page. A great choice for one-on-one or group sharing The genre is general fiction and provides an opportunity for children to learn about the names of many baby animals through a puppy's fictional adventure!
There are many ways to apply this text to literacy activities. Since the book includes rhyming and repetitive text you can use this in the classroom to practice! After reading, you could talk about which words rhymed and what letters are similar in the words. You could even do a rhyming bingo with the words from the book. I would also use this in the classroom when learning about animals, different names, and how to spell them. Overall, the journey shows how different each animal is and their unique characteristics. This would also be a great application for drawing for the students. They could draw the animal names from the story and tell a fun fact about each one. The students can interact with the text in many ways! Since the pages are very well illustrated, it is very easy to get the children engaged! This would be a great book to do different animal puppets throughout the story, so the children can visually see all the different animals as well! I do not feel this text is anyway inappropriate. You can apply it to many different lessons!
After I researched the author's backgrounds, all I could find was that they come from a Christianity background. There were no specific cultural background information related to the two authors. Either way, you can still apply how the author and illustrator related their religion to the context. The book gives a different walk of life (through a puppy) and this can help children open their minds and hearts to explore their own unique gift. At the very end of the book, an excerpt says, "Taking our inspirations from many different cultures, we focus on themes that encourage independence of spirit, enthusiasm for learning, and acceptance of other traditions." I think they both present a variety of cultural backgrounds well throughout the book by mixing together different animals from different parts around the world. Overall, this relates to our specific topic of individuality, because the puppy learns about many new animals and the book shows how they are different (names, places they live, fun facts). The text can teach children that everyone is unique, just like animals are unique and different from each other! At the very end of the puppy's journey, he asks the Mommy Kangaroo the name of her baby. She replies Joey! And then asks where and what his Mom's name is. This encourages children to learn from one another and know that everyone is from a unique place!
There are many ways to apply this text to literacy activities. Since the book includes rhyming and repetitive text you can use this in the classroom to practice! After reading, you could talk about which words rhymed and what letters are similar in the words. You could even do a rhyming bingo with the words from the book. I would also use this in the classroom when learning about animals, different names, and how to spell them. Overall, the journey shows how different each animal is and their unique characteristics. This would also be a great application for drawing for the students. They could draw the animal names from the story and tell a fun fact about each one. The students can interact with the text in many ways! Since the pages are very well illustrated, it is very easy to get the children engaged! This would be a great book to do different animal puppets throughout the story, so the children can visually see all the different animals as well! I do not feel this text is anyway inappropriate. You can apply it to many different lessons!
After I researched the author's backgrounds, all I could find was that they come from a Christianity background. There were no specific cultural background information related to the two authors. Either way, you can still apply how the author and illustrator related their religion to the context. The book gives a different walk of life (through a puppy) and this can help children open their minds and hearts to explore their own unique gift. At the very end of the book, an excerpt says, "Taking our inspirations from many different cultures, we focus on themes that encourage independence of spirit, enthusiasm for learning, and acceptance of other traditions." I think they both present a variety of cultural backgrounds well throughout the book by mixing together different animals from different parts around the world. Overall, this relates to our specific topic of individuality, because the puppy learns about many new animals and the book shows how they are different (names, places they live, fun facts). The text can teach children that everyone is unique, just like animals are unique and different from each other! At the very end of the puppy's journey, he asks the Mommy Kangaroo the name of her baby. She replies Joey! And then asks where and what his Mom's name is. This encourages children to learn from one another and know that everyone is from a unique place!
July 9, 2013
If the felt illustrations don't catch your eye, the catchy words will. This is an excellent book to use when teaching about animals because not only are the children introduced to animals from around the world, but they are also taught the names of these animals' babies. I would use this book in a kindergaten classroom as a segway into an art activity were we made little felt animal babies. I also love how the author included additional information about each animal mentioned in the book at the end.
August 11, 2009
Puppy wants to know the name of the baby kangaroo. When he asks, "...can you give me a clue, can you tell me the name of the baby kangaroo?" He is sent to the next animal with the response, "We don't know, ask ..." This refrain is repeated until puppy returns and asks the mommy kangaroo. Facts about each baby animal are given on the last two pages of this book.
I really love the fabric applique style illustrations.
I really love the fabric applique style illustrations.
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May 8, 2012Felt appliqué illustrations and simple text tell the story of different animals trying to find out the name of a baby kangaroo. They ask around (wold cubs, piglets, goose cygnets...) but it takes several tries to find out. Is it picky of me to wish the animals were all from the same zone? How can a piglet ask a penguin a question? Or a moose ask a zebra? Oh well. Good for the little ones.
August 5, 2009
Cute story which follows a puppy trying to find out what a baby kangaroo is called from all the other baby animals. It was educational for me since I didn't know a baby beaver was a beaver kitten and the felt/sewn/beaded/sequined artwork was fun.
November 27, 2011
It asks the same question from every animal
A curious puppy leads the reader to a number of animal babies in search of the name for a baby kangaroo. Includes notes on animal mothers and various infant animals.
A curious puppy leads the reader to a number of animal babies in search of the name for a baby kangaroo. Includes notes on animal mothers and various infant animals.
January 1, 2012
Simple text, introducing the names of various baby animals, often more unusual ones (beaver, zebra and so on). Little Cherub likes it, and I enjoyed the cleverly done felt collage pictures.
August 21, 2008
fabric art! it is amazingly beautiful. they boys love guessing what comes next and looking at all the animals.
March 13, 2012
A really loved this book and identifying the animals and distinguishing between the young and adult ones. Baby Kangayoo was her favorite word.
April 24, 2013
Wonderful book on animals. Can be used in a younger grade or for beginning learners. You may also use this in a science lesson.
August 5, 2016
Repetitive and catchy, but not as entertaining as the duo's "How Big is a Pig?"
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