Kerchoo Kangaroo
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Have you ever heard of a land called
There’s a platypus with feet that are webbed like a duck, A lyre bird with a tail like a harp you could pluck, Koalas and dingoes to mention a few, But the star of this story is a big kangaroo.
Her real name was Katy, but all called her “Kerchoo”. ‘Cause she sneezed and she sneezed so the mail could go through.
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Before they could utter a single suggestion Up hopped dear Kate, “I think there’s no question.
We have four more weeks and it will be Christmas There are hundreds of cards and mail is our business.
These presents and cards must all be delivered.” Kate looked at Karl and her lower lip quivered.
“I’m the one for the job. I’m a K. Kangaroo.
We have a tradition and I’m one of you too.
Besides, I’m a natural with my own built in pocket, And you know when I sneeze, I shoot up like a rocket.
I can jump wide, and I can jump high, I can go fast, so just tell me why I can’t carry the mail in brother Keith’s stead Until he returns from his hospital bed?”
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About the Book
Kerchoo Kangaroo describes the adventures of Katy Kangaroo who is called upon to deliver the Christmas mail. Katy is allergic to some growing plants. They make her sneeze, and each sneeze makes her leap higher and move faster. The unusual Australian animal community is grateful to Katy for delivering mail in time for the holiday. But Katy is too tired to receive her award, so the animals celebrate for her.
About the Author
As a teacher for 20 years, Jean Sieved taught many students to write while also pursuing her avocation as the author of local and state political initiatives. She has been active in causes which champion children.
Kerchoo Kangaroo was a work of whimsy. The book is a fantasy about a family of kangaroos charged with delivering mail and will delight young readers and listeners.
Los Ranchos,
Illustrator Shirley Cloninger began her artistic career as a layout artist for a local department store in