Kandoo Kangaroo Hops into Homeschool [Paperback]

Susan Ratner (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

When a young kangaroo asks a lot of questions, her parents know it's time to homeschool. The little 'roo thinks there's too much to learn, but her doubt turns into delight when she uses her driveway for a blackboard and learns she "Kandoo" all things through Christ who gives her strength.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

A great children's book for those who homeschool, those thinking about homeschooling, or those who like entertaining children's books. The characters are lovable and easy-to-identify-with and the illustrations are very endearing. Sure to be any child's "read-it-to-me-again" bedtime book.

-- Roger Howerton, Assistant Editor, New Leaf Press

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 20 pages
• Publisher: Master Books (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890512906
• ISBN-13: 978-0890512906
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #183,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly wonderful way to introduce or reinforce the homeschooling concept to your young child..., October 11, 2006

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Wabi Sabi "bona-fide bibliomaniac" (rural USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kandoo Kangaroo Hops into Homeschool (Paperback)

My boys gain immeasurably from books that explore/relate to different aspects of their lives. So, I searched for a book written for the young child that demonstrates the concept of homeschooling in a fun and relaxed way. I was absolutely THRILLED when I came across this book. Although Kandoo Kangaroo Hops into Homeschool was the only PreK-3 book that I could find, it was absolutely perfect. We adhere to a very relaxed, eclectic approach and this book reinforced that philosophy with grace and subtly. My boys love this book and find reassurance that homeschooling is a very natural and acceptable way to learn. They still enjoy reading it and mimick the little lessons in the book during play. I highly recommend this book and mention it to every new homeschooling family I meet. BTW, there is another book written for homeschooled children titled I AM A HOMESCHOOLER. It's a non-fiction book that offers a glimpse into the life of one homeschool family.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Starting School Book for Homeschoolers!, January 10, 2002

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Denise Houser "Homeschooling Mom; Grad Student" (Pennsylvania, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kandoo Kangaroo Hops into Homeschool (Paperback)

I was so delighted to find a book about a character who is about to begin school at home rather than going off to school! And this book has wonderfully fun sound effects ("BOING!" and "CREAK,") which add to the read-aloud experience. Also, the book captured the essence of homeschooling wonderfully - that it is a fun, low-stress way to learn. I hope that this author writes more children's books with homeschooled characters.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loved this...a homeschooled kangaroo!, October 1, 2001

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Donna Clark (St. Johns, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kandoo Kangaroo Hops into Homeschool (Paperback)

I was so excited to find a children's book about a kangaroo who is homeschooled! I've read lots of books, geared to teach me how to homeschool. This is the first one that would be for my daughter, to allow her to see the subject of homeschooling, which is still new to her, portrayed in a book just for her. And, from a Christian view no less! We both loved this and would recommend it to anyone who is homeschooling their children, especially those kids brand new to it!