Title: The Giant Jumperee
Author: Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Publisher: Dial
Publication Date: April 18, 2017
Genre/Format: Picture Book
Ages: 3-5
Synopsis:
The Giant Jumperee is an original story with a wonderful folk-tale-like quality from two giants in the children’s literature world, Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury.
Rabbit arrives home one day to hear a strange voice coming from inside his burrow. I’m THE GIANT JUMPEREE and I’m scary as can be!!” shouts the stranger. Alarmed, Rabbit runs off to find his neighbor Cat to get rid of the unwelcome guest. But when Cat approaches the burrow, the Jumperee scares her off too. Soon, the whole neighborhood has tried to help, but Rabbit, Cat, Bear, and Elephant are no match for the Giant Jumperee. When Mama Frog arrives, though, she knows just what to do – and the animals are in for a big surprise.
About the Author: Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson is one of today’s best-loved children’s authors. She was the U.K. Children’s Laureate 2011-2013 and has written over 100 books for children, including the international bestsellers The Gruffalo and room on the Broom. Her books have received numerous awards, including the Red House Children’s Book Award and the Blue Peter Award. She lives in Sussex, England with her husband, and will embark on a U.S. national tour.
About the Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Helen Oxenbury has charmed generations of children with her award-winning illustrations. She has won the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Kurt Maschler Award, and the Eric Carle Honor. Her numerous books include We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, and Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox. She lives in London with her husband, the author and artist John Burningham.
My Thoughts:
Julia Donaldson is one of our favorite authors. We have so many books that she’s written, and were very excited to receive an advance copy of her new book, The Giant Jumperee. This delightful read filled with fun illustrations is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face, all while trying to guess just who the Giant Jumperee may be.
The Giant Jumperee can be found at your local book retailer or online at stores like Amazon.
Julia Donaldson’s Tour Schedule
Public events with Julia and her husband Malcolm Donaldson include acting out stories with members of the audience, singing original songs based off her books, and an appearance from the Gruffalo costume!!
Tuesday, April 18
RALEIGH, NC
Quail Ridge Books
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC
7:00 PM
Friday, April 21
CHICAGO, IL
The Book Stall
811 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL
4:00 PM
Saturday, April 22
CHICAGO, IL
Anderson’s Bookshop
Maddden Theater on North Central College
171 E. Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL
11:00 AM
Sunday, April 23
ST. LOUIS, MO
The Novel Neighbor
St. Louis County Library
1640 s. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO
6:00 PM
Saturday, April 29
WASHINGTON, DC
Politics & Prose
5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C
10:00 AM
