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Clever Quill Publishing

Kangaroos Played Baseball in My Garden (HARDCOVER with Personalised Dedication & Reflection Message)

Kangaroos Played Baseball in My Garden (HARDCOVER with Personalised Dedication & Reflection Message)

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Kangaroos Played Baseball in My Garden 

 by Tess Grandison  
Hardcover – Book 6 in the Pete the Peacock Australian Book Series
WITH PERSONALISED:
  •  Dedication (250 Characters) &
  • Personalised Reflection Message (1,000 Characters)
 
What happens when a perfectionist peacock meets a baseball team of kangaroos? Pure chaos, and a whole lot of heart.

Pete 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.
Tulips 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.

Bursting 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). 
Perfect for ages 4–8, this vibrant story is ideal for:    
  • Teaching perseverance and problem-solving through storytelling
  • Reading aloud at bedtime or in the classroom
  • Kids who love animals, silly surprises, and stories with bounce
  • Fans of Pete the Cat, Giraffes Can't Dance, and Click, Clack, Moo
A 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. 

Hardcover Features

Optionally paired with Legacy Read-Aloud editions, preserving a loved one’s voice alongside the story.
 
  • Personalised Dedication (250 Characters)
  • Personalised Reflection Page (1,000 Characters)
  • Hardcover format: 8" × 8"
  • Pages: 36
  •  Publisher: Clever Quill Publishing  

Print Specifications

  • 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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For Schools, Libraries & Sponsored Programs

Institutional Overview

Kangaroos 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.     

Educational Value

This 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. Ideal for group reading, and values-based discussions.  

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