I'll Show You, Blue Kangaroo - Emma Chichester Clark

***Background*** Emma Chichester Clark is both the author and illustrator of this lovely book about a little girl called Lily and her well-loved toy. As well as the Blue Kangaroo series, she has written many other books including the ones all about Melrose and Croc. ***The Story*** The story starts with an exasperated looking mother telling Lily to stop doing what she is doing. "Blue Kangaroo belonged to Lily. He was her very own kangaroo. Sometimes, when Lily was showing off and not doing as she was told, she would say, 'I'll show you, Blue Kangaroo!' And Blue Kangaroo watched. What else could ...  Read the complete review

I'll Show You Blue Kangaroo - by Emma Chichester Clark ***The Book*** This book is one in a series of books about Lily and her soft toy Blue Kangaroo. These stories usually focus upon moral issues that might face a young child. This one centres upon Lily showing off - oblivious to either irritating people, wrecking the house and even putting her younger brother in danger. The phrase "I'll show you" is used repetitively, which is good for young children to pick up on. She is told off plenty of times, but just ignores what she it told. One day she goes too far and after she jumps onto a see-saw Blue Kangaroo is flung into ...  Read the complete review