I Love You, Blue Kangaroo!: questions to ask and activities to try
Lily keeps getting new toys, and Blue Kangaroo worries there's no room for him. I Love You, Blue Kangaroo! is a warm story about favourite toys, feeling replaced, and being loved.
What age is it for? I Love You, Blue Kangaroo! is best for ages 2–6. Good for: Worrying about being replaced, and favourite toys.
I Love You, Blue Kangaroo! (Emma Chichester Clark)
- Age
- 2-6
- Best for
- Worrying about being replaced, and favourite toys
Read it with your child's favourite toy on their lap. Pause when Blue Kangaroo feels left out and ask how he feels. It's a lovely one for a child with a new baby or a new friend in their life.
What it helps with
- Worrying about being replaced
- A new baby or new friend in the family
- Favourite toys and comforters
- Knowing you are still loved
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Where did Blue Kangaroo sleep every night?”
- “Why did he feel worried?”
- “What did Blue Kangaroo do?”
- “How did Lily show she loved him most?”
- “What is your favourite toy?”
- “Have you ever felt left out?”
5-minute activities to try together
Toy love note
Make a little card for your child's favourite toy, saying why it's special.
Toy bedtime
Line up all the toys at bedtime and let your child choose who gets the special place tonight.
Free printables: I Love You, Blue Kangaroo! worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
- Losing a favourite toy, and a kind big sister
- Age
- 3-7
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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