About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling frustrated by their own mistakes or when they feel like they can never quite follow instructions correctly. This quirky retelling of the classic English folktale introduces us to Jack, a boy whose literal interpretations of his mother's advice lead to one hilarious disaster after another. Whether he is putting a melting piece of cheese on his head or dragging a jar of milk behind him on a string, Jack's blunders are the heart of the story. Beneath the absurdist humor, the book explores themes of resilience and the unexpected value of being different. Tony Ross's energetic illustrations take the sting out of 'doing it wrong' by turning Jack's failures into a source of joy for a lonely princess. It is a wonderful choice for children aged 4 to 8 who need to see that perfection is not a requirement for a happy ending and that sometimes, our biggest goofs can lead to our greatest successes.
