Deep in the Australian bush, a young kangaroo named Jumpo was full of energy and curiosity. But one thing bothered him—he couldn’t jump yet! The other kangaroos soared effortlessly through the grass, while Jumpo just watched.

Determined to learn, he hopped over to his wise friend, Wally the Wallaby.

“To jump, you need to build some skills,” Wally said.

Balance: “Start by walking forward, backward, and on uneven ground like sand to steady your feet.”
Foot Position: “Keep your feet shoulder-width apart. This gives you a strong base and helps your arches.”
Coordination: “Jumping is about timing—bend your knees and straighten them at the right moment.”
Strength: “Your calf muscles give you the push you need to leave the ground.”
Wally started Jumpo with simple exercises.

Step 1: Bouncing
Wally held Jumpo’s hips and bounced him on a soft cushion. Soon, Jumpo felt the rhythm and tried bouncing on his own. “Next, try bouncing on a trampoline or your bed,” Wally suggested.

Step 2: Standing on Tiptoes
“To learn the push-off, practice standing tall,” Wally said. Jumpo reached for toys while on tiptoes, then practiced walking on them.

Step 3: Bouncing on Tiptoes
“Now try bouncing up and pushing onto your tiptoes,” Wally instructed. Jumpo held onto a sturdy branch at first and then tried it alone.

After weeks of practice, Jumpo felt ready for his first jump. He bent his knees, pushed off with his toes, and… he was airborne!

“See, Jumpo? Jumping is about practice and balance,” Wally cheered.

From that day, Jumpo practiced daily, soon bounding through the bush like the other kangaroos.

The Tale of Jumpo the Kangaroo

Jumpo the kangaroo standing with a curious expression, watching other kangaroos jump in the Australian bush

Deep in the Australian bush, a young kangaroo named Jumpo was full of energy and curiosity. But one thing bothered him—he couldn’t jump yet! The other kangaroos soared effortlessly through the grass, while Jumpo just watched. Determined to learn, he hopped over to his wise friend, Wally the Wallaby. “To jump, you need to build some skills,” Wally said.

The Kangaroo Who Couldn't Jump

Wally the Wallaby demonstrating walking on uneven ground in a sandy area, with a determined look

Wally explained the steps to Jumpo. “Start by walking forward, backward, and on uneven ground like sand to steady your feet,” Wally advised. “Keep your feet shoulder-width apart for a strong base.” Jumpo listened carefully and practiced every day. He knew that practice would help him jump like the others.

Learning the Basics

Wally began with simple exercises. He held Jumpo’s hips and bounced him on a soft cushion. Jumpo soon felt the rhythm and tried bouncing on his own. “Next, try bouncing on a trampoline or your bed,” Wally suggested. Jumpo also practiced standing and bouncing on his tiptoes.

Building Strength and Coordination

Jumpo the kangaroo in mid-air with a joyful expression, surrounded by the Australian bush

After weeks of practice, Jumpo felt ready for his first jump. He bent his knees, pushed off with his toes, and… he was airborne! “See, Jumpo? Jumping is about practice and balance,” Wally cheered. From that day, Jumpo practiced daily. Soon, he was bounding through the bush like the other kangaroos.

The Tale of Jumpo the Kangaroo

THE END