Kangaroos Played Baseball in My Garden (HARDCOVER) | Children's Book about Not Giving Up

Hardcover – Book 6 in the Pete the Peacock Australian Book Series 

What happens when a bunch of cheeky kangaroos decide your backyard is the perfect place for a game of baseball?  

 Get ready to laugh, cheer, and bounce along in this hilarious Aussie adventure —Kangaroos Played Baseball in My Garden, written by Tess Grandison, author of the Pete the Peacock – Australian Book Series.  

Bursting with humour, heart, and hop-happy surprises—with a little Outback charm—this story celebrates teamwork, determination, and encouragement from friends.  

Perfect for ages 4–8, this beautifully illustrated book is a tale of creativity, resilience, and bouncing back when things don’t go as planned.  

A book which is ideal for:  

✔ Read-alouds in class or at bedtime that encourage children to keep going

✔ Teaching children to never give up

✔ Strengthening connections through shared storytelling

Get ready to go on an adventure with Pete and discover that you can succeed—as long as you never give up.  

Designed to pair with Legacy Read-Aloud editions, preserving a loved one’s voice alongside the story.

• Hardcover format: 8" × 8"

• Pages: 34

• Cover: Matte laminated hardcover

• Cover stock: Coated silk, white 150–200gsm 

• Interior pages: 170gsm coated silk

• Paper certification: FSC / PEFC-certified or equivalent sustainable paper

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Kangaroos Played Baseball in My Garden is a delightful picture book for children aged 4–8 that explores teamwork, play, and positive problem-solving. With playful language and engaging illustrations, this durable hardcover edition is designed for repeated shared reading and is well-suited to classroom and library environments. It is an ideal companion to sponsored Legacy Read-Aloud (LRA) editions.  

This title supports early literacy through expressive read-aloud language and character-driven storytelling. It introduces social-emotional learning themes, including encouragement, persistence, and resilience, in an age-appropriate and engaging way.     

✔ Suitable for classroom, library, and literacy program use.