Jumping Jacky

Big Little Golden Books

by Fran Manushkin

Jacky loves to jump so much that her mother decides to have her take a gymnastics course so that she can learn to jump safely

Genres: Picture Books

24 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Fran Manushkin is the author of more than fifty books for children, including the Katie Woo series; Big Girl Panties, illustrated by Valeria Petrone; Big Sisters Are the Best, illustrated by Kirsten Richards; The Tushy Book, illustrated by Tracy Dockray; and Baby, Come Out!, illustrated by Ronald Himler and translated into eight languages. She lives in New York City.

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite books as a tiny girl...I would ask my mom to read it to me over and over. Such good memories! :)

[Cadie Holmes · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good story about perseverance and practice.

[Amber Horn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall I 4 out 5 stars its really good

[Randy Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

my girls loved this little golden book.

[Anne Robertson]

Jacky learns to concentrate on doing what she wants to do. Shows that if you try hard enough, you can succeed.