by Jackie French, illustrated by Bruce Whatley

 

Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Her little brother, Joey, tells her that kangaroos don't dance, they hop but Josephine continues to point her toes and leap through the air.

 

When a ballet troupe comes to town and both the lead ballerina and understudy are injured, Josephine's talents are called upon to help save the day. Can she do it and, more importantly, does it matter that she's a kangaroo?

 

A very funny picture book that looks at the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams.

 

This book won the 2007 ABIA Award (Australian Book Industry Awards) for younger readers.

Jackie French is a full-time writer who lives near Braidwood in the Araluen Valley, NSW. Her books are popular worldwide and have won numerous awards.

 

Hard cover. 32 pages.

 

Age 4-8