This was a very fun read-aloud about the unique creature, platypus. Perfect for any storytime with fun pictures.

Part of a series – so far, of four – that very, very briskly show us Kangaroo and her world. Here she is just hopping about, minding her own business, when she sees an unearthly strange creature. But the creature, that turns out to be a platypus, seems to think Kangaroo is the weird, monstrous one – can they find common ground and become friends? Of course they damn well can. The story is told in really pleasant rhyming couplets, and even if the lines get longer and longer feet-wise, (a) that's only what Kangaroo will be doing when she grows up, boom tish, and (b) it's not as bad as to get in the way of the pleasure here. A very early reader, with a couple of comprehension questions to reinforce the message, there is little at fault here – a strong four stars.

This is a very cute picture book about two animals that are new to each other. They make assumptions about the other based on physical characteristics, but soon learn that each one has unique qualities that make them special and they can learn from each other and accept their differences.

I received a digital ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publisher.

Loved this one! It was cute with good rhyming. We also loved the way the story told us about a platypus in a fun way instead of just in facts. I’d recommend

This is a fun book for either an early reader or a listening child. It has rhyming words and conveys a theme of accepting that each creature has their own abilities and preferences. While the kangaroo and platypus are different, they can learn from each other. The illustrations are appealing and nicely done. Discussion questions are provided at the end of the book making this a nice addition to a classroom or a home school library.