Emma did a report on kangaroos, and I thought it was pretty fabulous! They also had to write a letter to the animal they reported on, convincing them to live in our climate for awhile. Spelling errors are intentional, this is exactly how she wrote it. :)
THE REPORT:
Kangaroos are BIG animals. They are VERY interesting. Did you know that a baby red kangaroo at birth weighs less than one once? Even I didn't know that! Now let's explore the facts I took from the book Kangaroos by Lynn M. Stone.
Kangaroos has long ears on it's black eyes head. And has a long tail over their big hind feet. A kangaroo usually weighs 150 pounds.
Kangaroos usually eat grass, but I think I should tell you their predetors. Their main preditor is a dingo. Every once in a while a Tasmanian devil eats a baby kangaroo. Eagles swoop down to catch their dinner of a small kangaroo.
Kangaroos live in many places, I'll name them for you. Australia is a very popular place for kangaroos to be spotted. Tasmania is a place where some kangaroos live.
There are 54 kinds of kangaroos. No kidding! Kangaroos are nocturnal, too! Kangaroos are related to wallabies.
A kangaroo seems very interesting. Can you believe that a baby red kangaroo at birth weighs less than one once? I can't! I like the kangaroo because they're cute, kind, and just plain cheerful.
THE LETTER:
Dear Katie Kangaroo,
I want to invite you to my house. You could be my winter guest!
I know you eat grass, so you could mow the uneven grass!
You don't have to worry about dingos, eagles, and Tasmanian devils in Lincoln, Nebraska, because there aren't any! But watch out for Pickles, Libby, and Hotdog, because they can be dangeres!
I know you don't have a baby to put in your pouch, but don't worry! You can give my brothers rides in your pouch!
Don't worried, either, Katie, my dog Grissom, will do the Bunny/Kangaroo Hop with you. Grissom is a handsom golden retriever.
You could sleep on my queen sized bed with me, as long as you don't be kangaroo/hog on my bed!
You will be happy when you see my backyard because it's huge, has a trampaline, a secret passage, clubhouse, a double deck, hot tub, and lots of trees.
Reply soon! Say yes!
Love, Emma
