Book Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
"A Very Educational and Delightful Childrens Series", August 28, 2014 By Nancy of Utah (Northern Utah)
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This review is from: Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 1-3 (Kindle Edition)
This is a very appealing children's book with good dialog to read and intrigue children. The illustrations are colorful depicting happy creatures (most of them...). Let me introduce Oliver, a very handsome, elegant black and white cat who likes to wear a white top hat. He likes to talk about himself, as he thinks he's really cool! His best friend is Jumpy, and she's a kangaroo. Oliver likes to jump into her pouch when she goes hippie hop down the trail. The first of three stories in this delightful book is titled, "Molly the Mole." Do you know what a mole is? Oliver learns the hard way when he falls out of Jumpy's pouch and lands smack dab on top of Molly. Holy Moly!!! The second story is "Saving Ducky." Oliver likes to eat fish, but not birds or mice. He hears the chirping of a baby duck while a hungry eagle flies overhead and wants to eat the duckling. Oh no! Jumpy is off to the rescue! She has clout! And the last story, number 3, is "Jumpy's Secret," so ... I can't give it away! These are thoughtful tales which will stimulate children's learning. There are many more books of continuing tales and adventures of Oliver and Jumpy. I think you and your children will love them all.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oliver and Jumpy by Werner Stejskal, August 24, 2014 By Kissablysweetone (Michigan)
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This review is from: Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 1-3 (Kindle Edition)
Oliver the cat and Jumpy the kangaroo are very good friends. They love having adventures and spending time together. Each adventure, they meet and help a new friend. In this series, they meet Molly the Mole, Ducky the duckling, and Jumpy has a secret. Let's go with them and learn how they help others. Fun, sweet and helpful, this book will teach littles to be kind to everyone. It's illustrations are simply terrific. The writing is solid and easy to follow. I enjoyed reading these to the littles I know and they enjoyed hearing them. Each adventure is new and fun but most of all quick.
5.0 out of 5 stars
the groups of kids were in love with all the characters in stories 1-3, September 14, 2014
By Katy Brodsky "KATY" (UK)
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This review is from: Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 1-3 (Kindle Edition)I teach English part-time as a second language and introduced Oliver and Jumpy to my young learner groups over the weekend. At the end of story time, the groups of kids were in love with all the characters in stories 1-3. This from the wonderful illustrations and I think the 'newness' of the stories themselves. When stories give a broader view of the world, we all experience a welcome change from the current craze of princesses and dragons! The Oliver and Jumpy series also works for extended learning...because when kids love the characters...they are happy to draw, paint, colour, write and talk more about them. I highly recommend this book to ESL teachers, parents and caregivers.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read together book or bedtime reading, September 6, 2014 By Marjorie
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This review is from: Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 1-3 (Kindle Edition)This is a real cute children's book about a cat named Oliver and his friend a Kangaroo named Jumpy. It shares 3 stories about them. They are short stories but will keep a child's attention. Great read together book or bedtime reading. The illustrations are very clear and concise. The colors are bright. Children will fall in love with Oliver and Jumpy and will want to hear about more of their adventures. I gave this book 5 stars but I wish I could give it more. I highly recommend it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Tomcat and The Kangaroo Make A Statement, September 10, 2014 By prisrob "pris," (New England USA)
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This review is from: Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 1-3 (Kindle Edition)
Do you have a cat or do you wish for one? Have you ever seen a kangaroo? After you read this book, you will want both a cat and a kangaroo! The author, Werner Stejskal, has written a marvelous fun series of the adventures of Oliver and Jumpy. This series contains 1-3 stories. Oliver is a black tom cat with a white top hat. Oliver tells us he loves himself, and that is good. He knows who he is and is proud of himself. His best friend is Jumpy a kangaroo. She takes Oliver for rides in her kangaroo pouch, everyday. They have many adventures, and run into all sorts of characters and animals on their daily adventures. Parents/teachers will have such a good time reading this book to their children. The children will enjoy the adventures of Oliver and Jumpy. They will have many questions about the animals Oliver and Jumpy meet along the way. The illustrations, by Marvin Alonso, are colorful and vibrant depicting all the joys and sorrows of Oliver and Jumpy. You can see in Oliver's eyes, the mischief he intends, and Jumpy's pouch opens for us to look inside. I really liked this series of books. The characters, Oliver and Jumpy, are positive and fun, and this is an excellent series for children.
"A Very Educational and Delightful Childrens Series", August 28, 2014 By Nancy of Utah (Northern Utah)
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This review is from: Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 1-3 (Kindle Edition)
This is a very appealing children's book with good dialog to read and intrigue children. The illustrations are colorful depicting happy creatures (most of them...). Let me introduce Oliver, a very handsome, elegant black and white cat who likes to wear a white top hat. He likes to talk about himself, as he thinks he's really cool! His best friend is Jumpy, and she's a kangaroo. Oliver likes to jump into her pouch when she goes hippie hop down the trail. The first of three stories in this delightful book is titled, "Molly the Mole." Do you know what a mole is? Oliver learns the hard way when he falls out of Jumpy's pouch and lands smack dab on top of Molly. Holy Moly!!! The second story is "Saving Ducky." Oliver likes to eat fish, but not birds or mice. He hears the chirping of a baby duck while a hungry eagle flies overhead and wants to eat the duckling. Oh no! Jumpy is off to the rescue! She has clout! And the last story, number 3, is "Jumpy's Secret," so ... I can't give it away! These are thoughtful tales which will stimulate children's learning. There are many more books of continuing tales and adventures of Oliver and Jumpy. I think you and your children will love them all.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oliver and Jumpy by Werner Stejskal, August 24, 2014 By Kissablysweetone (Michigan)
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This review is from: Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 1-3 (Kindle Edition)
Oliver the cat and Jumpy the kangaroo are very good friends. They love having adventures and spending time together. Each adventure, they meet and help a new friend. In this series, they meet Molly the Mole, Ducky the duckling, and Jumpy has a secret. Let's go with them and learn how they help others. Fun, sweet and helpful, this book will teach littles to be kind to everyone. It's illustrations are simply terrific. The writing is solid and easy to follow. I enjoyed reading these to the littles I know and they enjoyed hearing them. Each adventure is new and fun but most of all quick.
5.0 out of 5 stars
the groups of kids were in love with all the characters in stories 1-3, September 14, 2014
By Katy Brodsky "KATY" (UK)
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This review is from: Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 1-3 (Kindle Edition)I teach English part-time as a second language and introduced Oliver and Jumpy to my young learner groups over the weekend. At the end of story time, the groups of kids were in love with all the characters in stories 1-3. This from the wonderful illustrations and I think the 'newness' of the stories themselves. When stories give a broader view of the world, we all experience a welcome change from the current craze of princesses and dragons! The Oliver and Jumpy series also works for extended learning...because when kids love the characters...they are happy to draw, paint, colour, write and talk more about them. I highly recommend this book to ESL teachers, parents and caregivers.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read together book or bedtime reading, September 6, 2014 By Marjorie
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This review is from: Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 1-3 (Kindle Edition)This is a real cute children's book about a cat named Oliver and his friend a Kangaroo named Jumpy. It shares 3 stories about them. They are short stories but will keep a child's attention. Great read together book or bedtime reading. The illustrations are very clear and concise. The colors are bright. Children will fall in love with Oliver and Jumpy and will want to hear about more of their adventures. I gave this book 5 stars but I wish I could give it more. I highly recommend it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Tomcat and The Kangaroo Make A Statement, September 10, 2014 By prisrob "pris," (New England USA)
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This review is from: Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 1-3 (Kindle Edition)
Do you have a cat or do you wish for one? Have you ever seen a kangaroo? After you read this book, you will want both a cat and a kangaroo! The author, Werner Stejskal, has written a marvelous fun series of the adventures of Oliver and Jumpy. This series contains 1-3 stories. Oliver is a black tom cat with a white top hat. Oliver tells us he loves himself, and that is good. He knows who he is and is proud of himself. His best friend is Jumpy a kangaroo. She takes Oliver for rides in her kangaroo pouch, everyday. They have many adventures, and run into all sorts of characters and animals on their daily adventures. Parents/teachers will have such a good time reading this book to their children. The children will enjoy the adventures of Oliver and Jumpy. They will have many questions about the animals Oliver and Jumpy meet along the way. The illustrations, by Marvin Alonso, are colorful and vibrant depicting all the joys and sorrows of Oliver and Jumpy. You can see in Oliver's eyes, the mischief he intends, and Jumpy's pouch opens for us to look inside. I really liked this series of books. The characters, Oliver and Jumpy, are positive and fun, and this is an excellent series for children.
