Title: Alborough, J. (1996a). Can You Jump Like a Kangaroo? Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.
Ages: 2-4 years
Grade Level: 0-PreK
Description: Can You Jump Like a Kangaroo? is a pop-up book that depicts simple animal movements. In addition to showing the movements, the book asks children if they can join in and do the movements along with the animals.
Use: The simple text and bright pop up images make this book useful for toddler storytime programs. The question format invites participants to join in, and children can watch the pop-up animals and then mimic their motions.
Review Sources: Kirkus Reviews(n.d). Can you jump like a kangaroo? [Review of the book Can You Jump Like a Kangaroo?]. Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved from https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jez-alborough-5/can-you-jump-like-a-kangaroo-2/
Tags: kangaroo, pop-up book, animal movements