Written by Julia Cook and

About Allison Valentine 
Allison Valentine is an artist and illustrator who spends her time creating fun and colorful artwork from her Connecticut 
studio. She has illustrated multiple children’s books, including several of Julia Cook and Laura Jana’s previous books, and
has also received the AEP (Association for Educational Publishers) Distinguished Achievement Award. 
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In this story, an amazing kangaroo named Joey shows all of the amazing things 
he can do now that he is 3 years old. 
Parents, this book will show you what to look for as your child grows and develops. 
Ask your child to find the koala bears. Each page with a koala bear also has 
a star and milestone at the bottom just for you. See if your 3-year-old child is 
able to do some of the same things as Joey.
For more information about child development, go to www.cdc.gov/AmazingMe.
Supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures initiative through a cooperative agreement 
with the Health Resources and Services Administration.
“I learned a lot from this book! It shows you 
the typical things your child does 
day-to-day, but reminds you that they 
are important signs of development.” 
– Mother of 3-year-old, North Carolina 
“As a physician, I would welcome this book 
as a way to talk about development 
at well-child visits.” 
– Misty Janssen, MD, Nebraska
“My kids were really excited about this book. 
It was a lot of fun reading it to them, and 
they wanted to read it again afterward!” 
– Mother of 2-year-old and 3-year-old, North Carolina
“
Amazing Me
highlights important steps 
in every 3-year-old’s development.”
– Judy Shaw EdD, MPH, RN, FAAP, Co-Editor, 
Bright Futures Guidelines, 3rd Edition
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