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Lily and Blue Kangaroo are inseparable. Whatever Lily does, Blue Kangaroo does too. But Lily is not always fair, and when she is naughty it is Blue Kangaroo who gets the blame. One day Lily is very bad indeed, and Blue Kangaroo is taken away from her and placed on a shelf downstairs until he learns to behave… But will he? In the middle of the night Blue Kangaroo hops down from the shelf, draws a special picture saying ‘sorry’ and slips it under Lily’s mum’s door. Lily’s Mum wants to know who drew the lovely picture. And Lily whispers, ‘It was you, Blue Kangaroo!’

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Praise for I Love You, Blue Kangaroo: 'Presented in clear, bright colours, this is a charming tale about affection and sharing!' School Librarian 'The story is told with great sensitivity and gentleness and it is a profoundly satisfying and rewarding book.' Carousel 'I love you! would melt the stoniest heart. Blue Kangaroo is ousted from his place! by a procession of new toys. A tender and touching story for three to six year olds.' Sunday Telegraph Praise for 'Where Are You, Blue Kangaroo: 'Dazzles with as much craft and originality as the first picture book about this disarming pair.' Independent 'Could become a classic.' Books for Keeps 'Irresisitble!brimming with 'Aaah factor Bookseller 'Blue Kangaroo is a winner.' T. E. S. Praise for 'Where Are You, Blue Kangaroo: 'Dazzles with as much craft and originality as the first picture book about this disarming pair.' Independent 'Could become a classic.' Books for Keeps 'Irresisitble!brimming with 'Aaah factor Bookseller 'Blue Kangaroo is a winner.' T. E. S.

Praise for I Love You, Blue Kangaroo: 'Presented in clear, bright colours, this is a charming tale about affection and sharing!' School Librarian 'The story is told with great sensitivity and gentleness and it is a profoundly satisfying and rewarding book.' Carousel 'I love you! would melt the stoniest heart. Blue Kangaroo is ousted from his place! by a procession of new toys. A tender and touching story for three to six year olds.' Sunday Telegraph Praise for 'Where Are You, Blue Kangaroo: 'Dazzles with as much craft and originality as the first picture book about this disarming pair.' Independent 'Could become a classic.' Books for Keeps 'Irresisitble!brimming with 'Aaah factor Bookseller 'Blue Kangaroo is a winner.' T. E. S. Praise for 'Where Are You, Blue Kangaroo: 'Dazzles with as much craft and originality as the first picture book about this disarming pair.' Independent 'Could become a classic.' Books for Keeps 'Irresisitble!brimming with 'Aaah factor Bookseller 'Blue Kangaroo is a winner.' T. E. S.

Praise for the Blue Kangaroo series: 'Irresistible... brimming with 'Aaah' factor.' Bookseller 'Blue Kangaroo is a winner.' T. E. S. 'Warm, funny and beautifully observed. Any family that hasn't yet discovered Blue Kangaroo has a treat in store.' Daily Telegraph Blue Kangaroo is rapidly becoming an all-time classic children's character. Books For Keeps Praise for It Was You, Blue Kangaroo!: 'The illustrations are colourful and vivid, with enough detail to engage and hold children's interest ... It Was You Blue Kangaroo was an instant and enthusiastic success [with] my daughter'. Bookbag

This is the third in the series of Blue Kangaroo books by the experienced children's author and illustrator Emma Chichester Clark. In 1988, Chichester Clark won the Mother Goose Award as the most exciting newcomer to children's book illustration and this simple but appealing book shows that she has lived up to her promise. The heroine of It Was You, Blue Kangaroo! is Lily, a little girl who always blames her acts of naughtiness, such as flooding the kitchen or stealing toys from her baby brother, on her favourite toy, Blue Kangaroo. Eventually, Lily's mother becomes so cross that she banishes Blue Kangaroo to the downstairs bookcase, and Lily has to go to sleep without him. Luckily, Blue Kangaroo is able to save the day and appease Lily's mum. Chichester Clark is by training an illustrator rather than a writer, and the great charm of this book is in its illustrations. You could easily leave the words out and the pictures would tell the story by themselves. Each picture, although clear and simple, has enough detail to engage the curiosity of small children. There's plenty of gentle comedy too - the look of alarm on the cat's face, when Lily dresses it in baby clothes, is marvellous. The real hero of the story is Blue Kangaroo himself, who demonstrates the value of loyalty in adversity. Any child who enjoyed the first two Blue Kangaroo books will surely love this one and look forward to many more. (Kirkus UK)

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Emma Chichester Clark studied at the Royal College of Art . She has worked as a freelancer for magazines, publishers and advertising agencies as well as teaching art for several years, but now dedicates most of her time to children’s books.

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