Jigsaw: A Puzzle in the Post

by Bob Graham

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Genres: Picture Books

40 pages, Hardcover

Published July 7, 2022

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Reviews

[Dimity Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

The artistry and cleverness of Bob Graham hardly needs introduction. His simple and seemingly obscure narratives hide infinite possibilities that are immediately relatable because his characters are so darn plausible. Jigsaw is no exception. One day a beautiful jigsaw puzzle arrives in the mail. The Kellys, unwrap it and with time on their hands, launch into its completion. The puzzle takes longer than anticipated and after nearly a year of determined puzzling, Dad declares there’s a piece missing! The family embark on a seemingly impossible search for the missing piece. Hope is all they have when faced with an insurmountable mountain of forgotten history and past moments to sift through but even that is not enough. Until fate delivers and together, they complete a sunrise. This is a buoyant tale of trust, hope and tenacity; interestingly, the very attributes pre-schoolers seem to possess in natural abundance. With nothing more than the words, ‘Good luck to you all,’ the jigsaw ignited passion and purpose within Kitty and Katie’s family. Whether as homage to those with time to spare or the passing of time or the sublime ideal of just spending time together, Jigsaw … imbues the notion of making the best of the most ordinary or arduous of situations whilst exploring the value of nostalgia and its serendipitous measure of our time on this planet. Extraordinary reading with an amped up stay positive feeling; epitomising the very essence of having a good friend by your side.

[The Book Squirrel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little story is about the search for a missing jigsaw piece. It is a story of family taking time to spend with each other, and optimism and hope. Child readers will love pointing out where the missing piece is in the pictures. I loved that the children posted a thank you letter at the end.
I loved the cover with the faint jigsaw outlines and the front facing papers with the piece missing and the back facing papers with the puzzle complete.

[Laura Farrington · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great story, great illustrations, however a strange way to talk about seasons, and a very VERY long time to complete a Jigsaw. Perhaps a stretch going to the dump for a jigsaw puzzle piece? May create unrealistic expectations for children. Did like seeing all the forgotten treasures at the dump though. Sweet story but a bit long for reading aloud to preschool kids.

[Shane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bob Graham's books are always so gentle and positive. This one deals with kindness, togetherness and perseverance. I know I wouldn't have kept going with this puzzle at my house!

My readers were quite mystified as to where the puzzle came from, and where it was going to go at the end, but enjoyed knowing where the troublesome puzzle piece was while the characters remained unaware.

[Pink Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute and funny! Read it as an adult and read it as a kid!