Chichester Clark has written several series that have been particularly acclaimed, most notably Blue Kangaroo and Melrose and Croc. The stories in these series celebrate friendship and explore the wide range of emotions that are experienced by young children: the Melrose and Croc series features a friendship between two anthropomorphised animals, a dog and a crocodile, while the Blue Kangaroo stories feature a little girl, Lily, and her beloved toy, Blue Kangaroo, through whom the child is able to explore and enact her own feelings and experiences. Blue Kangaroo is brought to life and given his own 'voice' through Lily's imagination. In these two series, as in all Chichester Clark's books, the characters are endearing (to both child and adult readers), engaging and emotionally authentic, and the stories combine poignancy with humour. In the Blue Kangaroo stories, Lily's experiences reflect the everyday ups and downs of life for a small child, such as losing a favourite toy ( Where Are You, Blue Kangaroo? 1999); accepting responsibility for one's behaviour ( It Was You, Blue Kangaroo! 2001); and learning about the joy of giving ( Just For You, Blue Kangaroo! 2004). The Melrose and Croc stories show the two characters on various adventures - visiting the city; a trip to the countryside; a day out at the beach - but the underlying theme is always the heart-warming way in which these two friends love and care for each other.

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Alice learns to understand the adult world somewhat more. In fact, she is growing up. This is also represented by her physical changes during the story, the growing and shrinking. Când a văzut casa Iepurelui de Martie, cu coșurile sale în formă de urechi, Alice a mai mâncat repede din ciupercă, să se facă mai înaltă. Sub un copac se afla o masă lungă, iar acolo, la un capăt, ședeau la un ceai Iepurele de Martie și Pălărierul. Își sprijineau coatele de un pârș care dormea buștean. Care-i diferența dintre un corb și un birou? a întrebat în timp ce-și scotea ceasul și și-l ducea la ureche. Și în cât suntem azi?

A heart-warming tale of how friendships begin... This book is a wonderful tactile experience, from the shimmery glittery cover... to the gentle watercolours inside, which are printed on the creamiest of papers.' The Irish TimesI love you! would melt the stoniest heart. Blue Kangaroo is ousted from his place! by a procession of new toys. A tender and touching story for three to six year olds.'