Want to be on the cutting edge? Then you need to realize it's not what you read or even the book's cover that matters. It's the accoutrements that count. The Wallaroo Book Pocket, the invention of Jeanne Bender and Jennifer Salz, could be described as the literary counterpart of those recliners with a built-in cup holder and side pockets for the remote and TV Guide. Made of faux suede, the Wallaroo has two front pockets in addition to an attached strip of fabric that serves as a bookmark.


PAGES, The magazine for people who love books
Heather L. Hughes
March/April 2002

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The Wallaroo Book Pocket, made by The Night Shift, a women-owned business in California, takes traditional bookmarks a step further. Cleverly designed in lightweight, attractive faux suede, the Wallaroo has two pockets in front to hold reading glasses, pens, keys, a calculator or notepad, while it holds your page with an attached strip of fabric. The simple and practical design, available in various colors and prints, makes this a handy aid for teachers, students and leisure readers. Call (888) 331-1222, www.buywallaroo.com.

Publishers Weekly
Updating Classic Sidelines
Cynthia Clark
10/1/2001

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"Because everyone needs an extra pocket now and then" this attractive bookmark/pocket device will be a popular item with readers of all ages. Made of luxurious and lightweight faux suede, The Wallaroo Book PocketTM is designed with two pockets in front to hold reading glasses, pencils, pens, highlighters, or calculators, while the attached bookmark holds your place inside. Each individual package is a point -of- sale display that clearly demonstrates how to use the Book Pocket. The environmentally - friendly cardboard packaging can be easily hung or stacked on shelves and check out counters. Wallaroo Book PocketsTM can also be customized with company name, logo, or verse {minimum order 200 pieces}. Assorted designer colors and prints are available, but no two orders contain the same assortment, so variety in turnover is assured. An innovative and practical addition to reading paraphernalia!

NAPRA Review
www.napra.com
Mar/Apr 2001

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" On behalf of the students and staff of Del Mar Hills School, I want to thank you for your generous donation of the Wallaroo Book Pockets for our Reading Incentive Program prizes.It is because of parents and community members like you that we can give students that extra bit of individual attention and supply those items needed at this time of year."...

Gary Wilson,
Principal
Del Mar Hills School

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Teacher Testimonial

Teachers are underpaid, overworked, and under appreciated. As teachers we are expected to wear numerous hats with various responsibilities on a daily basis. Essentially, we have become professional jugglers and keeping it all together can be a monumental task. The key is to stay organized (easier said than done you say...). Sometimes the simplest things in life are the best. The WALLAROO Book Pocket has enabled me to become a better "juggler".

I am able to use the Book Pocket as a guide in my lesson planner in addition to storing pens, sticky notes, keys and pocket change inside. Instead of frantically looking for my keys or getting frustrated because my stash of pens has magically disappeared, I now know where all of my "daily essentials" are at any given time. Many of my colleagues think the WALLAROO Book Pocket is a "lifesaver". And surprisingly enough, its popularity has caught on with some of my students too. Fortunately this handy tool can take the summers off with you and enjoy the pleasure of a good book until the first bell sounds, ringing in the new school year. The WALLAROO Book Pocket gets an A+!!

A satisfied customer
Stacy S
High School Social Studies Teacher
Denver, Colorado

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Dear Jennifer,

As you know, I am a fan of the Wallaroo Book Pocket. In my capacity as Executive Director for PIN: Pacific Incubation Network, I work with over l50 business incubation programs along the Pacific Coast of North America [Alaska to Baja]. Among my responsibilities, I plan several major educational events each year. I recently used the Book Pockets as speaker gifts to the presenters at the PIN Second Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, and they were a big hit. Everyone who received one had a "perfect" use for it, and, of course, several people wanted to know where they could buy more. It makes a perfect gift - it is both practical and attractive, and it is unique as well, which reflects favorably on the giver! I do hope you will be sucessful in gaining quick acceptance of the Wallaroo Book Pocket. It is a clever and delightful innovation!

Tyler Orion
Director
Orion Enterprise Development
Executive Director
PIN: Pacific Incubation Network