It's time for a little fun, don't you think? Today's read should offer just that as well as a little mystery goodness. Aimed at the picture book audience, I'm hoping that this tale is as fun as its title suggests. Let's just open it up and find out, shall we?
JIBBERJACK, FIBBERJACK
by Stefanie Gamarra
Illustrated by Marta Pilosio
Marshmallow Tree Press
Picture Book
32 pages
ages 4 to 8
COMING APRIL 28th!!!
When a mysterious creature starts scaring the chatty town of Rumorridge, everyone believes the worst. Everyone, except Frida. With her detective hat, trusty notebook, and a nose for nonsense, Frida starts asking questions no one else will.
Things quickly get serious when strange footprints appear and the town’s prized pigs go missing. Questionable monster traps and the mayor's new rules only add to everyone's nervousness.
But when smelly clues mix with stinky lies, Frida uncovers what's really going on.
"Jibberjack, Fibberjack" is a sharp, funny mystery for kids ages 4–8 who ask “why?” a lot and for adults who secretly wish more people did.
Ideal for classroom read-alouds and library storytime, the bonus pages encourage discussion and include steps to become a "truth detective."
Things quickly get serious when strange footprints appear and the town’s prized pigs go missing. Questionable monster traps and the mayor's new rules only add to everyone's nervousness.
But when smelly clues mix with stinky lies, Frida uncovers what's really going on.
"Jibberjack, Fibberjack" is a sharp, funny mystery for kids ages 4–8 who ask “why?” a lot and for adults who secretly wish more people did.
Ideal for classroom read-alouds and library storytime, the bonus pages encourage discussion and include steps to become a "truth detective."
MY TIDBITS
A mystery with surprises mixes with food-for-thought to form a fun read.
There's a monster in town! Nobody has seen it, but everyone knows the trouble it's been causing. Even the mayor promises to do his best to help out and encourages everyone to buy monster traps to keep the monster at bay. Frida, however, smells something strange. Little things aren't making sense, but then, adults never want to answer her questions. When two pigs go missing, it's time for her to grab up her detective gear and get to the bottom of things.
Little detectives are going to enjoy this book quite a bit. Frida is a quiet girl but clever. It'd be fun to stand at her side and figure out what is really happening. Her observations and thoughts hold a tiny dab of sarcasm, which will ring true with listeners, and her doubt is only understandable. The clues are so laid out that listeners/readers can begin to guess what is behind the monster, but not enough so to make the solution obvious. While the mystery adds a touch of mystery, the tale is well suited to the age group with cute missing pigs, a little hide-and-go-seek moments, and a situation, which keeps a little tension without ever going into danger. So, it's suitable even for sensitive listeners/readers.
The illustrations are bright and bring each moment across clearly. There are even little clues hidden, at times, in the scenes, which aren't pointed out by the text. The text flows very naturally and smoothly, letting the situation build as hints are exposed. At the end of the book, there is a list of questions which can be used for discussion or reading comprehension and a section with detective hints and tips. It makes a lovely read-aloud and keeps listeners invested the entire way through.
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