Jasper & Ollie (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780525645214)

Two funny, unlikely friends--a thoughtful sloth and an impatient fox--star in this hilarious picture book celebrating friendship and the wonderful ways in which we're all different.

Best friends Jasper and Ollie decide to go to the pool. On your mark, get set . . . WAIT! As Jasper races ahead--crashing into the mailman, speeding past the ice cream truck--Ollie takes his sweet time, pausing to admire a butterfly, smell a daisy, and help the mailman pick up his letters!

With a clever design that shows Jasper's hectic rush compared with Ollie's casual stroll, this hilarious story allows young readers to easily recognize the differences between the two pals. It's a smartly paced, hugely funny celebration of what makes each person special. Kids AND grown-ups will giggle as they decide if they're more of a "Jasper" or an "Ollie." It's also a great story to share the concept of "taking time to smell the roses"--a perfect lesson in our overly scheduled world.

Also available: Jasper & Ollie Build a Fort.

Author: Alex Willan
ISBN-10: 0525645217
ISBN-13: 9780525645214
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 05/28/2019
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.90w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 503316 / Jasper & Ollie


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2019
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2019
School Library Journal 05/01/2019 pg. 89