If I were a kangaroo, I'd pick you up and carry you In my pocket, sleepyhead, And hop you gently off to bed. With verses inspired by the animal kingdom, If I Were a Kangaroo is a lyrical new bedtime book. As the narrator coaxes the yawning reader to sleep, imaginations will be piqued by images of whales drifting fin by fin into dreamland, of knob-kneed giraffes falling asleep standing up, and of bats hanging drowsily upside down. Mylisa Larsen's soothing words are perfectly paired with Anna Raffs playful illustrations, bringing to life the sleepy antics of the animal world for a new generation of bedtime readers.

If I were a kangaroo, I'd pick you up and carry you. In my pocket, sleepyhead, And hop you gently off to bed.

About the Author
Mylisa Larsen grew up on a farm in Idaho and is familiar with the bedtime rituals of many animals. She now lives with her family in a small town in upstate New York. She is the author of How to Put Your Parents to Bed. Please visit her at mylisalarsen.com.

Anna Raff does not encounter many animals in New York City where she lives, but she does love drawing...and sleeping. The books she has illustrated include You Are Not a Cat, World Rat Day, A Big Surprise for Little Card, and The Wrong Side of the Bed. Please visit her at annaraff.com.

Reviews
Praise for If I Were A Kangaroo:

"A warm, comforting tale with interesting facts appended."-Kirkus Reviews

"Expressive and charming...perfect for bedtime and one-on-one sharing."-School Library Journal



Book Information
ISBN 9780451469588
Author Mylisa Larsen
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Viking Juvenile
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Weight(grams) 386g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 238mm * 8mm