Pet Rescuer Dindy Robinson: Part I

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Courtney Mroch

Dindy Robinson runs the Swimming Kangaroo Books publishing company with her husband Bill. Like her name (both her given and her company’s), she is quite the colorful character who also happens to be quite the animal lover. She was kind enough to take time from her busy duties to answer my questions. Following below and in Part II are her answers. Courtney Mroch: How did you come up with the name “Swimming Kangaroo” for your publishing company? (It is very catchy!) Dindy Robinson: It’s from a family joke. We were carrying on a debate with a young man about evolution … Continue reading →

Do Kangaroos Wear Seat Belts? – Jane Kurtz

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Tristi Pinkston

The little boy and his mother are off on a long-awaited trip to the zoo. He is so excited, he can’t sit still. “Can we go fast?” asked the boy. “Can’t we blast to the zoo?” “It won’t take long,” said his mom. “Sit still, you bouncy kangaroo.” She buckles him in, prompting him to ask her if they would still wear seatbelts if they were kangaroos. She explains that the kangaroo’s pouch holds the babies tightly so they don’t get jounced around. They arrive at the zoo and the mother rents a tiger-shaped stroller for him to ride in … Continue reading →