Summary Joey's dad is a champion bouncer. But when the time comes for the little kangaroos to leave their mums' pouches it becomes clear that Joey can't jump! He just falls flat on the ground whenever he tries. Jimmy and the triplets make fun of him. In the middle of the night Joey wanders to a billabong feeling sad and lonely. Suddenly Rolf the Frog jumps from the pool. The crazy frog manages to cheer Joey up with his jokes. He offers Joey his magic jumping boots. Joey tries the boots on and . . . yes he can jump! Joey's mum and dad are over the moon. At the Junior Jump Competition, of all the young kangaroos it's Joey who jumps the highest. But Jimmy is jealous. He draws the referee's attention to Joey's boots. Joey's heart sinks when Mr. Platypus declares that he will have to jump without his boots. Rolf encourages Joey whispering 'They're only beginner's boots. You don't need 'em anymore!' And he's right. Joey wins, even without his boots!
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Keith Wickham Bob Saker Adrienne Posta Anna Bentinck
Genres : Animation Family Short
Release date : Mar 1, 1999
Official sites : CBBC Official Facebook
Language : English French
Production companies : Backup Media TVC London Cartoon
Summary Joey's dad is a champion bouncer. But when the time comes for the little kangaroos to leave their mums' pouches it becomes clear that Joey can't jump! He just falls flat on the ground whenever he tries. Jimmy and the triplets make fun of him. In the middle of the night Joey wanders to a billabong feeling sad and lonely. Suddenly Rolf the Frog jumps from the pool. The crazy frog manages to cheer Joey up with his jokes. He offers Joey his magic jumping boots. Joey tries the boots on and . . . yes he can jump! Joey's mum and dad are over the moon. At the Junior Jump Competition, of all the young kangaroos it's Joey who jumps the highest. But Jimmy is jealous. He draws the referee's attention to Joey's boots. Joey's heart sinks when Mr. Platypus declares that he will have to jump without his boots. Rolf encourages Joey whispering 'They're only beginner's boots. You don't need 'em anymore!' And he's right. Joey wins, even without his boots!
Genres : Animation Family Short
Release date : Mar 1, 1999
Official sites : CBBC Official Facebook
Language : English French
Production companies : Backup Media TVC London Cartoon
