Library Intern Book Reviews
Review of Pouch! by David Ezra Stein
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
City
New York, New York, United States of America
Date of Publication
2009
ISBN
9780399250514
Date of Review
2012
Disciplines
Library and Information Science | Modern Literature
Keywords
Children's literature, reviews
Recommended Citation
Start, Kaitlin, "Review of Pouch! by David Ezra Stein" (2012). Library Intern Book Reviews. 18.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/intern_book_reviews/18
Review
His insatiable desire to explore is constantly at odds with baby kangaroo Joey’s love of the warmth and safety of his mother’s pouch. Each time he leaves to explore, he gets a little farther away, but meets a new, unknown creature which sends him back to the pouch in fear. Finally, he meets another baby kangaroo and together they discover that the world isn’t so scary after all. The highlight of this book is the illustrations. They are simple and reminiscent of a child’s own drawings, but full of energy and life. Jumping off the page, the illustrations engage and reader and listener to stay interested in the plot and characters. The theme of growing up and breaking away from parents is clear and can be helpful to parents trying to instill qualities of gradual maturity and independence in their children. This book could also be used in the classroom for similar reasons or to supplement studies on Australia or kangaroos. Recommended. Kaitlin Start, Centennial Library Intern.