Age Group: 3 - 6 Years

Description: Uh-oh! A bumbling marsupia mum's pouch holds more than joeys—it's packed with prickly "ouches" like a bouncy ball, spiky toy, and wriggly worm! Each poke and prod sends her hopping mad through the outback, yelping "There's an ouch in my pouch!" as chaos spills out. Her clever little joey dives in to sort the jumble, turning tummy turmoil into triumphant tidying. Jeanne Willis' classic rhyming romp pairs hilarious verse with vibrant, expressive illustrations of marsupial mayhem. It celebrates problem-solving, mum-joey teamwork, and cleaning up (literally!), sparking counting games, sound effects, and empathy chats. Ideal for lap reads, preschool circle times, or bedtime laughs—proving pouches (and homes) hold the best surprises when shared!