{"product_id":"draft-kangaroos-played-baseball-in-my-garden-hardcover-childrens-book-about-not-giving-up","title":"Kangaroos Played Baseball in My Garden (HARDCOVER) | Children's Book about Not Giving Up.","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKangaroos Played Baseball in My Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cspan\u003eby Tess Grandison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover – Book 6 in the Pete the Peacock Australian Book Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat happens when a perfectionist peacock meets a baseball team of kangaroos? Pure chaos, and a whole lot of heart.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePete the Peacock had a dream— to turn the dustiest patch of his farm into a garden so grand, it would make sunflowers salute. With wheelbarrows, watering cans, and a crew of curious animals, he builds a diamond-shaped floral wonder-until a herd of kangaroos mistake it for a baseball diamond and launch a full-on veggie-league championship.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTulips trampled. Carrots clobbered. Begonias obliterated. Pete is devastated-but when his friends remind him that what really matters is not giving up, he finds the courage to rebuild, funnier, friendlier, and even more fabulous than before.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBursting with humour, heart, and unforgettable characters, Kangaroos Played Baseball in My Garden is a laugh-out-loud celebration of resilience, teamwork, and gardens that grow back stronger-especially with a little help from your friends (and a well-placed \"No Whalla-Balling Allowed\" sign).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePerfect for ages 4–8, this vibrant story is ideal for:  \u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeaching perseverance and problem-solving through storytelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading aloud at bedtime or in the classroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKids who love animals, silly surprises, and stories with bounce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFans of Pete the Cat, Giraffes Can't Dance, and Click, Clack, Moo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA joyful tale with a big message: When things feel hard, don't give up! Often, right after the hardest part comes the happiest surprise. Keep going - your best day might be just around the corner - especially when you laugh along the way. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHardcover Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOptionally paired with Legacy Read-Aloud editions, preserving a loved one’s voice alongside the story.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hardcover format: 8\" × 8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Pages: 36\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Publisher: Clever Quill Publishing\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrint Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Cover: Matte laminated hardcover\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Cover stock: Coated silk, white 150–200gsm \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Interior pages: 170gsm coated silk \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Paper certification: FSC \/ PEFC-certified or equivalent sustainable paper \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Schools, Libraries \u0026amp; Sponsored Programs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstitutional Overview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKangaroos Played Baseball in My Garden is a festive picture book for children aged 4–8 that explores perseverance, kindness, and problem-solving through a uniquely Australian narrative. Featuring expressive storytelling and vivid illustrations, this durable hardcover edition is well-suited to classrooms, libraries, and seasonal literacy programs. It is designed to complement Legacy Read-Aloud (LRA) editions for enriched shared reading experiences.  \u003cspan\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEducational Value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis title supports early literacy through narrative structure, descriptive language, and engaging read-aloud pacing. It introduces social-emotional learning themes, including empathy, cooperation, resilience, and self-belief, within a sporting and outdoor context. 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