A review by alyssaarch
The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo by Judy Blume

4.0

This is such a cute book and one I think that kids who are feeling left out (especially middle children) would appreciate. It acknowledges the fact that sometimes having two or more siblings can be lonely because your parents’ attention is split, but it also shows that if you pursue your interests, you can stand out from others and be unique simply by being yourself. Freddy takes an interest in drama, and is therefore able to stand out when he lands a role as a green kangaroo.

The illustrations are cute, friendly, and very colorful. It’s a pretty book to look at for younger children who are interested in the illustrations rather than the story; the words themselves are fairly lyrical and would offer a fun reading aloud experience. I’d definitely recommend this for children who have multiple siblings and who might be feeling unappreciated or left out.

Also posted on Purple People Readers.