Little Kangaroo

Guido Van Genechten (1957, Belgium) studied drawing and painting, graphics and photography. Afterwards he worked for many years in the graphic industry. Now Guido works as a fulltime illustrator of children’s books. In 1998 he won the international Illustrator’s Award City of Hasselt with his picture book Ricky. This prize was the beginning of his international career as a children’s book illustrator. Since that moment, Guido Van Genechten has created many best-selling stories and received several awards. In 2007 he was the winner of the Reader’s Digest Award for Best Children’s Book Illustrator. And in the past ten years his books were published in 30 countries around the world.

"The illustrations are bright, simple, and colorful. Young children will love the variety of wild animals and birds. …. provides a perfect opportunity for discussion. VERDICT This is a good option to help young and older children with separation anxiety." -- School Library Journal "Van Genechten's story of a small child separating from her parent is a welcome relief in the age of helicopter parenting....A good choice to reassure less-assertive children that the world is safe and full of sights to explore solo—or with a friend." -- Kirkus Reviews “A cute book about separation anxiety…” — Donna Maguire, educator "This coming of age story is about separation anxiety. It is a splendid picture book about letting go in a loving way.” — Marilyn Panton, Story Wraps blog “I am so buying a few copies of this book for friends with little kids! Sooo Cute! And the illustrations are so fitting! May also get a couple of copies for grown children that won’t move out…! Great book! Kudos to Guido van Genechten on a marvelous story!” — Catherine Hankins, Cleveland Public Library