Bibbit Jumps

by Bei Lynn

Bibbit is a little frog who sometimes forgets how to swim―but he's a jumping expert. He can jump very high, very far, and in many different ways. Although this is a great advantage, he feels nervous about what the day will bring; he knows he's not perfect.

Join Bibbit on a journey through ten ordinary but special days, in which he takes life on, enjoying every moment. This is a charming, illustrated chapter book and wonderful read-aloud, full of rhythm and resonance.

Genres: Animals

78 pages, Hardcover

Published September 1, 2020

Reviews

[Desna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet, feel-good story.

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bibbit is a frog who has forgotten how to swim. His frog friends try to teach him, but he gets confused. His tadpole baby sister tries to teach him, but he doesn't have a tail anymore. Bibbit might not be able to swim, but he loves to jump! He jumps to the highest tree to collect a banana. He jumps up to help squirrel collect nuts in the trees. He even jumps high enough to touch a rainbow.

This book is divided into chapters of around 7 pages each. The writing is perfect for children who are just learning to read simple chapter books on their own. Each chapter tells a separate little story about Bibbit and his sister.

Each story is sort of random and doesn't always have a concrete ending. Some of the plot is left open to the reader's imagination. The style reminds me a little bit of the Winnie the Pooh books, sort of dreamy and aimless.

The illustrations are watercolor and ink, and are rather messy on purpose. The art style is whimsical. Each illustration is full of bright colors and really brings out the comedy in the story.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

From a Taiwanese author/illustrator, this simple chapter book follows a frog on various adventures. Bibbit is enthralled by jumping, and he jumps at every opportunity he can find. But even though he began life in the water, he feels anxious about jumping into the water and trying to swim. The various chapters follow Bibbit as he goes on an unusual picnic with his sister, Little Frog, picks nuts for a friend, and goes in search of Little Frog when she decides to explore the city. Although he is afraid to leave home, Bibbit finds the courage to do so because of his fears for his sibling. There is a charming, understated quality to the story and to the illustrations, but some of those short moments that are captured might benefit from some expansion or a clearer connection.

[Ethan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really nice story where there's a fog named Bibbit and he forgot how to swim and all his friends tried to help but in the end they just argued about the right way to swim, this is a nice story where a frog bibbit learns how to swim and he's also a really good jumper. Bibbit struggled a lot how to swim and later he went to the city to meet someone.

[Linda Stack-Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

You don't find many books in translation for younger readers and this one is simple, fun, and charming.

[Sophiebeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great early chapter book for children to enjoy. Perfect for children on turquoise reading level. Not much flow each chapter is stand alone.

[KatieCatlyn]

super good and definitly reccomended for children 9-11
Beutifull pictures and alot of storys in one book.

[Allison Turkish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short book (part story and part vignettes) about a frog who loves to jump and his little sister.

Simple and wholesome. Translated into English and has a few phrases that sound British.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

In a similar vein to Frog and Toad, this heavily illustrated series of short stories is charming and engaging.

[Sarria Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really lovely collection of very short stories that have a wonderful flow as you read them aloud.