About this item
PreSchool-K—The artwork outshines the text in this didactic piece about the importance of caring and friendship. When Mama Ruby, a stuffed kangaroo, and her joey come to live in a new house, the other stuffed toys shun them because they are secondhand. Mama tries hard to help the others out, but they still won't be friends. However, when Little Joe accidentally gets thrown in the garbage, the other animals find their hearts and help Mama rescue him, and everyone is happy and accepted. This story is not subtle. What's more, the reasoning behind two hand-me-down toys being added to a collection of show toys that are never played with is unclear. No children ever appear, and the only human depiction is the hand and leg of the person who takes out the trash.
About the Author
Angela McAllister has written over thirty children's books. She lives in Hampshire with her husband and their two children, who are often the inspiration for her stories.
