Just like us, Maxie Roo plays, naps, and explores the world with wonder-even his best friend Indie is always close by. From belly scratches and boxing practice to windy-day worries and chasing birds, Maxie's everyday adventures show how much we share with the animals we love.
Set in the beautiful Australian countryside and inspired by real kangaroos, this tender and funny story is told in gentle rhyme and brought to life with many new soft watercolour illustrations in this second edition.
Maxie Roo Is Just Like You! blends humour and fun facts while helping children see themselves in these wondrous animals. With themes of friendship, family, curiosity, and courage, this story also introduces young readers to the importance of caring for wildlife and protecting our natural habitats.
Perfect for bedtime reading or classroom discussions, it's a lyrical celebration of connection-between animals, people, and this place we call home.
Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award
Includes real-world facts about Australian wildlife
Ideal for ages 3-8, early education, and social-emotional learning
Just like us, Maxie Roo plays, naps, and explores the world with wonder-even his best friend Indie is always close by. From belly scratches and boxing practice to windy-day worries and chasing birds, Maxie's everyday adventures show how much we share with the animals we love.
Set in the beautiful Australian countryside and inspired by real kangaroos, this tender and funny story is told in gentle rhyme and brought to life with many new soft watercolour illustrations in this second edition.
Maxie Roo Is Just Like You! blends humour and fun facts while helping children see themselves in these wondrous animals. With themes of friendship, family, curiosity, and courage, this story also introduces young readers to the importance of caring for wildlife and protecting our natural habitats.
Perfect for bedtime reading or classroom discussions, it's a lyrical celebration of connection-between animals, people, and this place we call home.
Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award
Includes real-world facts about Australian wildlife
Ideal for ages 3-8, early education, and social-emotional learning
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