What's That, Jack?

  • Interest Level: Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

A fun read-aloud picture book to spark imaginative play and have preschoolers joining in with delight.

Jack and George are resting quietly when BOOM! A huge and strange ball lands beside them.

“What’s that, Jack?” “I don’t know, George. Maybe it’s a rock?” No—too soft. But it rolls. Fast! Jack, George, and the ball roll right off the cliff and now it’s a parachute. But watch out, they’re going to land in the river…

Jack and George have a brilliant day full of adventure with this object that changes with the landscape, then turns into a blanket to keep them warm.

This bright and funny book is a game of twists and turns, with a joyful refrain and vivid artwork to capture every toddler’s imagination. With thick, rounded-edge paper and a hardback cover, little hands can easily help turn the pages at storytime.

This book encourages interactive reading by inviting toddlers and preschoolers to join in with the energetic catchphrase, “I don’t know, George!” as call and response on every page.

Cédric Ramadier studied at the Camberwell College of Arts in London, before moving to Paris to work as an art director, graphic designer, editor, and author. He has written a number of popular French children’s books. Vincent Bourgeau lives in Marseilles, France, where he works fulltime as a children’s book illustrator. Together they have published nearly 50 children’s books.

Translated from the French edition by Antony Shugaar.

Praise for What’s That, Jack?

“Will inspire youngsters to embrace uncertainty—and adventure.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Kids will enjoy the simple, repetitive text . . . fun to read with a group who enjoys interactive books.”—Youth Services Book Review

Praise for Help! The Wolf is Coming!

“The interactive element is a rush that’s sure to elicit squeals, shrieks, and many, many repeated readings.”—Booklist

“The fun kids will have tilting, turning and shaking the book as they try to tumble the approaching wolf off a cliff.”—New Zealand Herald

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Interest Level Preschool - Kindergarten
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books
Copyright 2023
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Gecko Press ™
Language English
Number of Pages 40
Publication Date 2023-04-04
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV051000, JUV039090, JUV002000
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 7.9 x 10.8
Features Original artwork, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Cédric Ramadier

Cédric Ramadier was born in 1968 in Toulouse, France. He studied at the Camberwell College of Arts in London, before moving to Paris to work as an art director, graphic designer, editor, and author. He has written a number of popular French children’s books.

Illustrator: Vincent Bourgeau

Born in Belgium in 1967, Vincent Bourgeau now lives in Marseilles, France. He and Cédric Ramadier have published nearly 50 children’s books as author and illustrator.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

What's That, Jack?

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Reviews

The School Librarian

“The bright colours, plain backgrounds, and simple shapes that make up the illustrations are ideal for very young children as they would support emerging visual literacy skills . . . great for promoting imagination.”—The School Librarian

Kirkus Reviews

“Will inspire youngsters to embrace uncertainty—and adventures.”—Kirkus Reviews