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The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza

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I first became acquainted with the writings of Laura Numeroff when Mister received If You Give a Mouse a Cookie for his first Christmas.  Since then, we have garnered quite a collection of her titles. Reading with my children is one of my greatest joys.  So, I jumped at the chance to read The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza (written by Laura Numeroff and Nate Evans, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger, published by Abrams) to Mister and Sister.

The Jellybeans and the Big Book BonanzaThe Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza

The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza is about a group of girls that are friends, though they are all different.  Just like jellybeans all go well together, despite their different flavors, these girls get along great—despite their differences.

At school, the girls are assigned to do a book report.  Anna, the rabbit, is shy and loves to read.  She helps Emily (dog), Nicole (cat), and Bitsy (pig) find books about their favorite subjects.  But when it came time to give their book reports, Anna is to shy to get up.  That’s when her friends pull together to help her out.

This book is perfect for teaching children how to use their strengths and talents to work together and help where their friends may be weak.  The illustrations are simply beautiful, as well.  I love how the illustrator shows Anna’s love of books by depicting her hugging a book and even reading in the tub.

The illustrations of Anna remind me of when I was younger, and was oft caught reading under the bed sheets using a flashlight that I snuck from Dad’s workbench.

The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza is hard-covered with reinforced binding and meausres 9×12 inches.  It was published by Abrams in 2010. It is 32 pages long.  While the book would make a great basket stuffer, it is also a great everyday read.  The book is geared toward 4-8 year old children, but I read it to my children this morning, and they loved it!  And trust me, I did not get away with only reading it once!  Here’s Mister, “reading” it by himself.

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Disclosure: I was provided with a complimentary copy of The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza for this review.  No monetary compensation was provided and the opinions stated herein are my own.

 

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29 Comments

  1. Kathy
    April 8, 2010,

    I love the What Mommies Do Best book. It is adorable.

  4. Tenille
    April 12, 2010,

    Oh! We have “If You Take A Mouse To The Movies”! I didn’t realize that was one of her books. It’s on my son’s bookshelf in his room! She has a cute website, I loved the “My Favorite Things” area!

  5. Tenille
    April 12, 2010,

    I follow you on Twitter (@FeistyFrugal)

  6. Tenille
    April 12, 2010,

    I’m now a follower!

  19. dorothy l
    April 16, 2010,

    IF YOU GIVE A CAT A CUPCAKE
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  20. Robin
    April 16, 2010,

    I have the Mouse Cookies and more CD, I think the Chicken Sisters is a book DD would get a kick out of.
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  21. Robin
    April 16, 2010,

    I follow your blog via GFC.
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  22. Robin
    April 16, 2010,

    @TwiMommi of course follows you on twitter 🙂
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  23. Libby's Library News
    April 16, 2010,

    There are soooooooooo many.
    When You Take A Mouse To School
    What Grandmas Do Best
    If You Take A Mouse To The Movies
    When Sheep Sleep

    Gosh I want all of the one’s that I don’t already have.

    Thanks so much for the giveaway.

  24. Tee
    April 16, 2010,

    If You Give a Pig a Pancake looks fun!

  25. Tee
    April 16, 2010,

    Following you on twitter/thatsitmommy.com

    tee at thatsitmommy com

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