This is a cute little book about getting your kid to move on from something and take the next step in life. In this instance, Nancy wanted her joey to move out of her pouch so she kept putting things in there to annoy him.

This book is so cute. The illustrations add a lot of detail and humor to the story. It will be a great read aloud to littles who are going through transitions (to preschool, to kindergarten, for example). The resounding message is that you can do more than you imagine. That message is presented through the humorous story of a joey who doesn't want to move out of his mother's pouch. His mother continues adding bits and bobs to her pocket so he makes the decision to move out on his own. I am excited to read this aloud to my younger students as we discuss authors and illustrators as a team to make books great!

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for this honest review
Alexander the Kangaroo’s mum Nancy is “the best Mum in the world” - but not the neatest. This charming book, with humor to delight both children and adults on every page, is fun for all. Alexander, who is cozy in Mum’s pouch and doesn’t want to leave, grows increasingly overwhelmed by all of the things that Mum drops in the pouch. He tries to organize it, even starting a filing system! When his suggestion for a briefcase goes nowhere, he finally shouts, “I've had enough! This pocket is too CHAOTIC!” and he moves out.
When he moves to his own room, his mom lovingly sews him a furry blanket and gives him an old “mum-smelling” scarf. Tender and fun; this would be a great book for toddlers moving out of their crib, or any younger child who needs a little reassurance moving on and making changes.

A fun book for any age. My daughters found it funny, and as a mom I definitely connected with the feeling of needing my own space too. A good way to start a conversation about independence and personal space.

An adorable little book about organization, a relationship between mother and son, and what feels comfortable. What a very cute premise.

Alexander the kangaroo lives in his mom’s pocket, and he loves it there. It’s warm and cozy and smells like mom. There’s just one problem: Mom throws everything else in there, too! Spare change, candy wrappers, banana peels. Finally, Jasper can’t handle it anymore. But can he find a place as cozy as mom’s pocket?
This charming picture book about finding a place where you belong—even if it’s not what you expected—is sure to make kids laugh out loud. Parents will also appreciate the role reversal, with mom being the messy one.
Visually stunning art by Daniel Gray-Barnett gives the reader so much to look at, they’ll never catch it all in one read!
Check out The Pocket Chaotic by Ziggy Hanaor, published by Cicada Books now on sale!

Ziggy Hanaor’s book, The Pocket Chaotic, will appeal to many children for the novelty. Alexander lives in his mother’s pocket, as most young joeys do. It’s warm. It smells like his mother. It’s comfortable. However, it is also cluttered. He tries to keep everything organized, but his mother keeps stuffing more things into her pocket.

The illustrations in the book are cute, but that is pretty much where it ends. There is some shaming from Alexander’s older sister for the fact that he isn’t out of his mother’s pocket yet. There seems to be an intent to make the pocket purposefully uncomfortable in an attempt to kick him out.

My young co-reviewer mentioned that she didn’t like that aspect but that seeing into a fictional joey’s life in side his mother’s pouch was fun.

This book was very chaotic and hard to follow.. I don't know that kids would enjoy this book. Perhaps it would be better for younger readers.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."
It was a humorous look at what living in a kangaroo pocket would be like and the ending was a nice spin.

Okay, this is great if you want a story that pretty much manipulates the poor baby joey into leaving the pocket he was supposed to grow in. Honestly, there's no point to the story except the mother not admitting to wanting the joey out of her pocket.

This is such an adorable book -- one that I want to add to my personal library, too! The cute remarks from the kangaroo's mother spoke directly to this mama's heart!

A short and sweet picture book about a kangaroo dealing with a messy mum—the pacing in both words and art, the increasing pocket chaos, and the comedic timing were absolutely fantastic. It is sure to delight parent and child alike.

The Pocket Chaotic is a fun and adorable picture book about a young kangaroo overwhelmed by the messiness of his mother's pouch. The illustrations are wonderful and silly and I loved how the young kangaroo learns to embrace change and his independence.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.

Clever little story about moving Jr. out of mom's pouch and into his own room.That is one smart mom. I have always thought a child should not be so comfortable at home as to never want to leave. Loved the illustrations, particularly as mom keeps adding stuff to her pouch; the ending is priceless!
I don't know if the kids will get it,...but I am sure the parents will find it hilarious! make a fine addition to a parenting section, lol.