Jitterbug Jam (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards)) - Hardcover

Hicks, Barbara Jean

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0374336857 ISBN 13: 9780374336851

Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2005

Synopsis

What does this monster have under his bed?

Bobo is a young monster who's afraid to sleep in his own bed.
He is sure there is a boy hiding beneath it - a boy with "pink
skin and orange fur on his head where his horns should be."
Bobo's older brother thinks he's a fraidy-cat, but his grandpa,
Boo-Dad, knows all about these fearful creatures. And Boo-Dad
knows exactly what to do to scare them away. But after being
afraid for so long, Bobo might just want to take matters into his
own paws and find out if the creature under his bed really is as
bad as he thinks.

This rambunctious story of a youngster overcoming anxiety and
limitations is set in a captivating otherworld that springs to life
in pictures full of enchantment and surprise.

About this title

Review:

"Contains the sort of skill and imagination that most illustrators can only dream about" (Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times)

"Alexis Deacon is one of the finest of a younger generation of English illustrators for children . . . His horned monsters seem distantly related to Maurice Sendak's wild things" (The Economist)

"The eerie, surreal world is matched perfectly with exquisite slightly old-fashioned illustrations. And, despite all the scares, this is a warm uplifting tale of a kinship against the odds" (Junior)

"Cute and endearing without being at all cloying or sentimental, this book is another bulls-eye for Deacon" (Ted Dewan Times Educational Supplement)

"A rich treat indeed" (Jack Ousbey Carousel)

Book Description:

An outstanding, ingenious text which brilliantly explores preconception and prejudice (from both sides), illustrated with breathtaking verve and originality by acclaimed young artist, Alexis Deacon.

About this edition

• Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0374336857
• ISBN 13: 9780374336851
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Deacon Alexis