Rynnie Roo the Kangaroo takes young readers on an exciting, colorful journey to Mexico alongside her best friend, Tater Tot the parakeet. This delightful children’s book is packed with imagination, culture, and a spirit of curiosity, making it a wonderful addition to any child’s library.

Rynnie Roo and Tater Tot set out to explore the Zona Maya, inviting readers to join them as they learn about Mayan culture, history, and even a few words in the Mayan language. The book does an excellent job blending fun storytelling with educational content, offering kids an engaging way to learn about another part of the world. The idea of "traveling" through imagination is a wonderful touch that encourages creativity and curiosity about different cultures.

Rynnie Roo is a curious and energetic protagonist, and her enthusiasm is infectious. Her friendship with Tater Tot adds a layer of warmth and teamwork to the story, showing kids the value of exploring the world with a buddy. Tater Tot’s playful personality brings a touch of humor, balancing out the educational aspects of the book with lighthearted moments.

The illustrations are vibrant and captivating, helping to bring the Zona Maya to life. The cultural details sprinkled throughout—such as trying Mayan words—are thoughtfully included, making the story both fun and informative. The book subtly introduces themes of respect and appreciation for other cultures, which is a fantastic message for young readers.

While the story is enjoyable, it could have benefited from a bit more depth in its cultural exploration or an additional activity to encourage interactive learning, such as a glossary of Mayan words or a simple map of the Zona Maya. Additionally, some transitions in the story feel a bit rushed, leaving certain parts of the adventure feeling underdeveloped.


Rynnie Roo the Kangaroo is a delightful blend of adventure and education, perfect for young readers eager to explore the world through books. Its cheerful tone, lovable characters, and cultural exploration make it a standout choice for children. Parents and educators will appreciate how the story introduces valuable lessons about curiosity, diversity, and teamwork.
Children ages 4-8, parents looking for culturally rich stories, and classrooms focused on geography or cultural studies. This book will inspire kids to imagine new places and learn about the beauty of different cultures—one adventure at a time!

This cute children's book introduces you to Rynnie Roo and her animal friends who reside in Zona Maya. Children are introduced to animals living currently in that habitat or have become extinct. This easy-to-understand book is very engaging, and the illustrations bring to life the facts for young children in vivid color. I would recommend this to moms of young children who are fascinated by animals that live throughout the world.

Hurrah Rynnie Roo is back and in this book Rynnie and Tater Tot are off to Zona Maya!

I do like this series as there are a lot of facts and interesting information added to the book for kids to learn as they read, this book has the great addition that there are also a few Mayan words for children to learn.

As a mum I like that the story is good and I like that there is a mix of storytelling and educational - it also has some great illustrations. My daughter loves books like this as she gets to learn something new.

It is 4 stars from me for this one - highly recommended!

This book is precious! However, not sure what age it’s aimed at? I look for books for my sisters elementary school class and this is too difficult for kids-2 and 4-5 would be insulted. Maybe 3rd? Some of the words without pronunciations are hard for kids of that age still. I feel like 5th grade but it’s a little juvenile for them. Though the subject matter is about their age. No clue: but adorable.