First off, welcome to the world of Mama Kangaroo!
I’m so happy about the website launch, and even more so about all the positive feedback I’ve received from the new nursery rhymes so far! This is just the beginning of an amazing journey and I’m so happy to share it with you all!
Just like any dream/endeavor/journey this one has already brought me laughter, tears, joy, stress… it’s been an up and down roller coaster. Yet, so incredibly worth it! Hmmm… sounds just like motherhood!! 😉
I can’t put to words how glad I am that I pushed forward with this. Those first few re-imagined nursery rhymes sat in my files for a while, since my son Joey was a baby. Then two children later, something sparked. I realized it was time. Time to put a smile on the faces of not only my own children, but children everywhere! Since that moment (it honestly was a moment, I suddenly decided to give it my all and never look back) the gears have been turning. New nursery rhymes, story plots and life lessons, merchandise ideas, character development… and every new idea inspires me to reach further and higher.
I love writing things that others will enjoy. Also, I absolutely love kids. So, what better than writing nursery rhymes and stories for kids to enjoy? I decided to start with nursery rhymes since they are (in my opinion, and many others’ opinion I’ve been told) very much in need of modernizing. There’s enough negativity and scariness in the world. Nursery rhymes that we read to our children should be happy, fun, convey feelings of love, security and acceptance. Not to mention they should make sense! Reading should be a bonding moment between adults and children. Also, reciting nursery rhymes is a great bonding moment between kids. I love overhearing my 3-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son randomly reciting the Mama Kangaroo rhymes together as they play.
There’s so much yet to come for Mama Kangaroo. I can’t wait to brighten the lives of so many little ones. We are off to a great start!
Don’t just follow  your dreams, CHASE THEM!!
Love, Mama
So excited to follow your journey, we love the book!
I loved the concept from the very first rhyme I read, but now that I know your back story I love it even more. Congratulations on pursuing your dream and thank you for sharing your story and talents with the rest of us!
My 3 year old LOVES the book! He will pick out his favorite rhymes and ask me to read them all the time.
We have had the book for weeks and my 3 year old loves it! Not only does she already know which are her favorite to dance and sing along with, but she stare at the illustrations in awe. The modern, yet classic voice is soothing, fun, and as sweet as can be. We will be buying the book for her classroom so her teacher can benefit from the educational experience of rhyming with the children. Well done!
I love this! I can’t wait to get the book!
We love this book! It’s so nice to have nursery rhymes that are relevant to today’s world! The modern twist gives the nursery rhymes a cheerful aspect rather then the old versions that are sometimes creepy and confusing. My 3-year-old loves the book and my 8-month-old loves the illustrations. I’m planning on buying more books to go with baby shower gifts for family and friends who are expecting!
Excited to get the book and follow your blog!
Ahhhh so excited about this! How creative!
I was never a fan of the “classic” nursery rhymes so once I heard that you came up with a modern take on them, I was so excited!! My kids and I just love all the rhymes and illustrations. All the best on your future books!!!
Danny and love this book so much! So excited to follow your journey!
Love this book and how the whole idea started! My kids love it and I’m so looking forward to what’s going to happen next!
Thank you for sharing this amazing book! Love it!