{"product_id":"the-pocket-chaotic-9781908714800","title":"The Pocket Chaotic","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThere is so much to look and giggle at in this book. -- YS Book Review \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmusing illustrations effectively capture all the turmoil, unrest, and chaos of Alexander's life in Mum's pouch. A humorous invitation to embrace change and move on. -- KIRKUS \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA book about becoming independent for the first time. This stylish book with a relatable story is a joy for children and adults alike. -- BookTrust \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnjoy this exuberant, warm story and share the neon illustrations with little ones wanting independence, yet not quite ready to really let go. -- Armadillo Children's Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith themes of growing up and independence, there are many aspects of the story that adults and children will connect with. The story is entertaining, well written and just generally very enjoyable  -- Reading Zone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA timely tale of the journey to finding your own feet and your own space. Adore this story and the wonderful use of bold colours. -- My Shelves Are Full\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ---------- \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Alexander's mom keeps putting stuff in her pocket and it's driving him crazy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A young kangaroo called Alexander lives in his mom, Nancy's pocket. Alexander loves his mom, but there's one thing she does that really drives him nuts. She is always putting stuff in her pocket. Alexander tries to keep things neat, but the more he tidies, the more stuff she shoves in there. When he complains, his sister calls him a baby - it's time to leave the pouch anyway. But Alexander loves it in there - it's warm and cosy and smells of mom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Then one day, it gets really bad. Twelve bobby pins, a tube of toothpaste, a bottle of water, a packet of chewing gum, two bus tickets, some keys, a toy car and a cookbook all find their way into Nancy's pouch. And that's just for starters. Finally, Alexander's had enough. 'I can't take it any more ' he shouts. 'I'm moving out ' So Alexander moves into the room next to his sister's. They make it all cosy, with a furry blanket and shelves for all his stuff. So it's just like his mom's pouch. Almost. The penultimate spread is Alexander sleeping with all his stuff strewn around him. The final spread is Nancy clearing out her pocket with a wink. It was time for Alexander to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This is a heartwarming tale about the connection between a son and mother and a journey towards independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cicada Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/27\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781908714800\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.60h x 8.60w x 0.40d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziggy Hanaor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39579984003253,"sku":"9781908714800","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_b1f1ca94-cd74-4668-b07c-611332100bab.jpg?v=1617083853","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-pocket-chaotic-9781908714800","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}