A review by librarydreams
Jumpy Jack & Googily by Meg Rosoff, Sophie Blackall

funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. The irony of the text and Blackall's over the top illustrations really sell the concept. It has a little more text than I would usually use for story time, but I can't wait to try it!

Update: Story time success! The kids loved it. I hadn't realized how many of Googily's features and actions Jumpy Jack specifically mentions in his dialogue until I was pointing them out in the illustrations.