Jinkies -- it's "J" week! Here are three fun books as we learn more about the letter "J."
By Alex Willan
Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2019. Picture Book.
Best friends Jasper and Ollie decide to go to the pool. On your mark, get set . . . WAIT! As Jasper races ahead—crashing into the mailman, speeding past the ice cream truck—Ollie takes his sweet time, pausing to admire a butterfly, smell a daisy, and help the mailman pick up his letters!
With a clever design that shows Jasper's hectic rush compared with Ollie's casual stroll, this hilarious story allows young readers to easily recognize the differences between the two pals.
--Publisher
By Gaia Cornwall
Candlewick Press, 2017. Picture Book.
Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all. “Looks easy,” says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can’t help but root for. --Publisher
Written by Nancy Shaw
Illustrated by Margot Apple
Houghton Mifflin, 1986. Picture Book.
A flock of hapless sheep drive through the country in this rhyming picture book. --Publisher
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