The Lamb-A-Roo

Humorous, endearing story celebrates family and sense of belonging! Lamb is alone and sad and wants a mother. And in spite of having lots of relatives, Kangaroo is sad, too, because she has no baby of her own. When these two gentle, endearing animals happen to find each other, they immediately become a happy familyuntil Lamb realizes that he is different from all the other kangaroo children and attempts to fit inwith hilarious results. This sweet story, with its delightfully humorous illustrations, truly celebrates the meaning of family and is sure to become a favorite among all families. Diana Kimpton has written over 30 childrens books, including The Bear Santa Claus Forgot, which the Childrens Book Council selected as a Childrens Choice title for 1996. In addition to writing, she runs a childrens book review site, builds Web sites for other authors, and is an adoptive parent. Rosalind Beardshaw has illustrated numerous childrens books since her early years in graphic design. She became fascinated by the friendly gentleness of kangaroos after staying in a remote settlement in Outback Australia two years ago.