Joey's First Hop

A gentle story about trying new things.

Ages3–8
Pages17
FormatPDF

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The story

Snug inside Mum's warm pouch, Joey peeks out at the big wide world. The grass is tall and the sky is huge, and it all looks very big indeed. "Today is the day for your very first hop," says Mum gently. But Joey wriggles to the edge of the pouch, then wriggles right back in. Maybe tomorrow?

Then Coco the cockatoo lands nearby with a cheery "G'day!" and an invitation to the creek. Slowly, slowly, Joey climbs out, wobbles, wibbles and, boing, does his very first hop! Soon he is splashing in puddles and chasing butterflies with a brand-new friend.

What kids will love

Joey's First Hop is a gentle, encouraging read-aloud for children aged 3 to 8. It has golden watercolour illustrations of the Australian grasslands, large easy-to-read text and a reassuring ending. It's perfect for little ones facing something new, like starting kindy or school.