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Gimme-Jimmy
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Sherrill S. Cannon (Goodreads Author)
How a Bully Learns to Share ... "James Alexander's nickname was Jim, But nobody would be friends with him. No one wanted to play with Jimmy, For Jim Alexander always said, "Gimme." Thus begins the rhyming story of Jim Alexander, whose nickname was Gimme-Jimmy because he was a greedy and selfish bully. Imagine Jimmy's concern when he found that every time he said the word "...more
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
March 21st 2012
by SBPRA
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I "really liked" the book because it deals with the selfish attitude that so many children exhibit. When children are selfish, grasping, bullying, snatching youngsters they ultimately have not friends. This little book deals with this in Jimmy who has been given the nickname of "Gimme-Jimmy."
As a former teacher, the author Sherrill S. Cannon has most likely seen this character flaw exhibited in the classroom and on the playground and she has taken steps to show forth to youngsters that such beha...more
As a former teacher, the author Sherrill S. Cannon has most likely seen this character flaw exhibited in the classroom and on the playground and she has taken steps to show forth to youngsters that such beha...more
Gimme Jimmy had no friends, which was probably good since Jimmy wasn’t a good friend himself. His favorite word was gimme, as in Gimme my toys, and Gimme my books. Jimmy was also a bully. He took things from little girls at school and grabbed from his parents at home. Jimmy did not care what anyone thought. He thought he was cool and that was enough for Jimmy.
His father thought otherwise and told Jimmy his hand would get bigger every time he took something. Jimmy ignored dad’s warning and conti...more
His father thought otherwise and told Jimmy his hand would get bigger every time he took something. Jimmy ignored dad’s warning and conti...more
This review consists of two parts: 1. My son's review (he's 5) and 2. My review (The Mom). These are excerpts. For the full review, please visit us at our website: http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com
SON SAYS:
What I liked and disliked about it:
I thought that it was funny when Jimmy’s hand grew, but I didn’t feel sorry for him because he was being mean. It was a good thing that he learned to be polite and nice so that his hand could be normal. I liked the pictures where Jimmy’s hand is really b...more
SON SAYS:
What I liked and disliked about it:
I thought that it was funny when Jimmy’s hand grew, but I didn’t feel sorry for him because he was being mean. It was a good thing that he learned to be polite and nice so that his hand could be normal. I liked the pictures where Jimmy’s hand is really b...more
Jimmy was the mean kid at school who always took what he wanted even if it didn't belong to him. He would take toys from girls and boys. He was a bully at home too. No one liked him. Every time he would snatch something from someone he would say “Gimme.” His dad explained that if he didn't stop taking things that didn't belong to him and saying the word “Gimme” that his hand would grow bigger and bigger. But of course Jimmy did not listen. He continued to take and when he did he would always say...more
Book Title: "Gimme Jimmy”
Author: Sherrill S. Cannon
Published By: Strategic Book Publishing
Age Recommended: 3+
Reviewed By: Kitty Bullard
Raven Rating: 5
Review: Delightful, adorable and hilarious. When little Jimmy Alexander is warned by his father that his unwillingness to share and his inability to politely ask for things will eventually cause him trouble, he refuses to listen. Until, of course, he realizes that every time he says the word ‘gimme’ his hand grows.
Before long his hand is practicall...more
Author: Sherrill S. Cannon
Published By: Strategic Book Publishing
Age Recommended: 3+
Reviewed By: Kitty Bullard
Raven Rating: 5
Review: Delightful, adorable and hilarious. When little Jimmy Alexander is warned by his father that his unwillingness to share and his inability to politely ask for things will eventually cause him trouble, he refuses to listen. Until, of course, he realizes that every time he says the word ‘gimme’ his hand grows.
Before long his hand is practicall...more
Gimme-Jimmy had no friends, which was probably good since Jimmy wasn’t a good friend himself. His favorite word was gimme, as in Gimme my toys, and Gimme my books. Jimmy was also a bully... Jimmy did not care what anyone thought. He thought he was cool and that was enough for Jimmy. His father thought otherwise ... To Jimmy’s surprise, his hand grew with each utterance of that now awful word... After saying please and thank you, and generally being nice and polite, Jimmy’s hand reduced back to i...more
Sherrill does it again! She has written another great book that will teach children morals in an enjoyable, non preachy way. Gimme-Jimmy is beautifully rhymed story about a bully named Jimmy. He snatches and takes what is not his. He never asks. He is very rude and always demanding "Gimme". He learns a valuable lesson when his hand swells to an enormous size. He must be polite and not say "Gimme" for his hand to return to its normal size.
My favorite part is Jimmy's New Polite Rule:
"To try to tre...more
My favorite part is Jimmy's New Polite Rule:
"To try to tre...more
Jun 20, 2012
Patricia Kemp Blackmon
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Jimmy is a bully. He does not like to share anything. The kids at school gave him the nickname Gimme Jimmy. His real name is James Alexander. His bad manners even extend to his own home. His father tried to explain to Jimmy that he would not have any friends if he did not learn some manners and start being polite to others. If he continue to be so rude his hand would grow until it touched the ground. Of course Jimmy didn't listen and every time he said gimme his hand got bigger and bigger.
How w...more
Gimme-Jimmy is the award winning book by children's author Sherrill S. Cannon.
Jimmy is James Alexander who is quite frankly, a bully. If Jimmy wants something he takes it, no matter who may be hurt. Not surprisingly, Jimmy has no friends.
One day his Dad informs him that if he doesn't stop being so greedy and selfish everytime he says "gimme" his hand would grow. Much like the story of Pinnochio, Jimmy's hand does grow - to monstrous proportions and in the end Jimmy has to learn that sharing, be...more
Jimmy is James Alexander who is quite frankly, a bully. If Jimmy wants something he takes it, no matter who may be hurt. Not surprisingly, Jimmy has no friends.
One day his Dad informs him that if he doesn't stop being so greedy and selfish everytime he says "gimme" his hand would grow. Much like the story of Pinnochio, Jimmy's hand does grow - to monstrous proportions and in the end Jimmy has to learn that sharing, be...more
My Review: Sherrill Cannon had done it again with another amazing story about a boy named Jimmy who is a bully and therefore nick-named “Gimme- Jimmy”. Jimmy always said, Gimme my toys, Gimme my book. He will grab toys and books that did not belong to him from girls and snatch from boys. Because of his behavior he didn’t have any friends. Jimmy wasn’t only a bully at school but at home as well. His father told him that he must learn to share or his greed may show up in the size of his hand and t...more
Sherrill S. Cannon is a master at writing such delightful children’s books. They both teach a lesson without talking down to the child and tell a wonderful story. The illustrations always go wonderfully with the books. I have read all of her children’s books and each one gets better. Gimme-Jimmy is an amusing story of young Jimmy who has a tendency to be selfish and always demanding instead of asking.
Sherrill S. Cannon, has a natural gift for writing for the young, her rhyming verses go a long w...more
Sherrill S. Cannon, has a natural gift for writing for the young, her rhyming verses go a long w...more
This is a great read for little kids! I have an almost 5 year old and a 1 year old. I hear "Gimme" way too often to like. After reading this book, I heard please and thank you more and way less gimmes. We won't mention that I'm quick to point out his hand might grow should the 5 yr old say "Gimme". I loved it. It was a good quick read, perfect for bed time. And it teaches a valuable lesson.
I recommend it for all parents going through that tough stage of "gimme". It's a great read.
I recommend it for all parents going through that tough stage of "gimme". It's a great read.
Jimmy is a boy whose favourite phrase is “Gimme”. One day, Jimmy’s hand starts to grow every time he says that, and he must learn how to reduce its size by sharing and using manners.
Told in rhyme, it hits the nail on the head, even if perhaps it does it a few too many times.
Told in rhyme, it hits the nail on the head, even if perhaps it does it a few too many times.
Jimmy is the most selfish, bullying kid around. If someone has something he wants, he takes it – until one day something terrible happens and Jimmy learns to give up his selfish ways. Children read about what happens to Jimmy, learning that such behavior isn't nice.
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I am the author of five published rhyming award-winning children's books, The Magic Word, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys, Santa's Birthday Gift, Gimme-Jimmy and my newest Manner-Man. I have also written six published musical plays for children which are available at Lazy Bee Scripts. I am a magna cum laude graduate of The American University in Washington DC, and have been a teacher, photographer,...more
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