Jump

I Like to Read

by David McPhail

For the very newest readers, a funny story with charming illustrations--about friendship, animals, and jumping!--by a beloved author-illustrator.

I can jump.

She can jump.

A bug, a cow (over the moon, of course) . . . even a hippo can jump. Delightful illustrations by David McPhail and simple text will have new readers jumping for joy!

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Childrens, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

Published July 17, 2018

About the author

David was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts and attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. While there, he began illustrating. He is now an award-winning author and illustrator of nearly 200 books beloved by children, parents and librarians across the United States. McPhail has garnered many prestigious awards, including a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year for Mole Music in 2001. McPhail’s other books include First Flight, which the New York Times praised as “hilarious and helpful”; and Lost!, which was chosen as an American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

McPhail has four children, three stepchildren, and is a proud grandfather. He is married to Jan Waldron, with whom he has written and illustrated several books. He lives in Rye, New Hampshire.

Reviews

[KC · Rating 2 out of 5]

Beginner book about jumping

[Teresa Bateman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three or four word sentences are found on each double-page spread. Each sentence talks about jumping. "I can jump." "We can jump." "A hippo can jump." Happy pastel illustrations show a lot of jumping. Is this inspired writing that will live on in memory? No. However, it IS a level A guided reading book. One of the biggest complaints primary teachers have is that there are few library books for their very very very beginning readers. This, and other books in the series, may lack inspiration but they certainly fill a need. And it's hard to be inspired when short easy words and repetition are required. This will be a hit with the target audience.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jump by David McPhail PICTURE BOOK Holiday House, 2018. $15. 823438899

BUYING ADVISORY: PRE K -, EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

Who can jump? I can, she can, we can! Rabbits and hippos and a bug and a cow. You can jump too! David McPhail has made a wonderful beginning reader!

The pictures are perfect, the text is simple and predictable - I love everything about this picture book.

Lisa Librarian
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[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

There might be nothing more pleasurable for youngsters than learning how to jump in the air. Two youngsters and various farm animals and exotic species, some of them quite unexpected, jump for joy in this slim volume perfect for helping youngsters practice their reading skills and gain confidence in reading. The illustrations, created with pen and ink and watercolor, are delicate yet humorous. I'm thinking that just about anyone who reads this book will fill the urge to get up and JUMP!

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This introductory reader has three or four word sentences on a page with a colorful drawing illustrating the sentence on the opposite page. All of the pictures show children or animals jumping. Young children will be able to figure out the words easily after the book has been read to them a few times. (I can jump. She can jump. We can jump. A bug can jump.)

[Alicia Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this in preparation for my Music and Movement storytime this week, but I decided not to use it. The book was cute and simple, but I have found other books that are more engaging on this topic.

For: young readers looking for a short book featuring movement.

Red flags: some may consider this too simple--readers may move on quickly.

[Jillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very, VERY simple. This book is intended for the earliest of readers, and so it's very repetitive. The illustrations are charming, and it's kind of fun to see what bigger and better creature will jump onto the scene next.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

In less than 40 words and softly illustrated in watercolour, this book demonstrates jumping to young readers. Starting with the two children in the story, it then progresses from a bug to a hippo to the one reading the book. Easy to read, inspiring to jump.

[Jo Oehrlein · Rating 3 out of 5]

Every sentence in the book uses the verb "jump."

Pictures will help greatly in hinting what the subject is.

Starts out very realistic with people, bugs, frogs, and kangaroos jumping. Goes on to cows and hippos....

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very nice story. Simple. True. Nice pictures.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Animals and friends jumping.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute book for story hour!

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simple toddler and up book featuring animals and people jumping.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Early readers will enjoy this short repetitive book.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love everything about this picture book. For my full review, visit http://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations! Beginning reading level!

[DaNae · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yep, we all jump. Not much here to bring a reader back for a second time.

[Adrienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter's comment after reading this book: "I want to make a book just like this." She said she likes that it has animals, it's colorful, and she can read it herself.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super simple and pleasant very early reader. This publisher has my eternal gratitude for making books at this level that are pleasant and interesting. Highly recommended for very beginning readers.

[Charity · Rating 3 out of 5]

With this book, children can practice conjugating verbs (well, one verb) while enjoying sweet illustrations.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

No plot or storyline, but lots of "I can jump." and "You can jump." etc. etc. Good for baby or toddler story times.

[Joy Keil · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great starter reading book.

[Tracie · Rating 3 out of 5]

one repetitive sentence, picture clues, big type

[Robin Rockman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very, very simple early reader, yet also engaging. Would make a great interactive story time book for little ones.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

The word jump is explored and described in simple verse and guided reading level by a boy and girl and several animals as they all jump.

[Shelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

My rating is for this book as a read aloud.

This book would be a five star as a beginner reader for learning to read.

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a read a loud book it’s only a 3 star. Using this book as a beginner reader it’s a 5 star.

[Viviane Elbee]

An early reader, with repetition of sentences such as "I can jump" and "we can jump."

[Ellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple. Great for early early beginner readers.

[TJE · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy to read. Repetitive sentence with different pronouns. Good for teaching pronouns and subject-verb agreement. Not super engaging for toddler.