Loopy

by Aurore Jesset, Aurore Jesset

There's nothing as painful as losing your Loopy, and nothing as wonderful as being reunited. For any child who has ever lost their ""transitional object"" or any parent who's lived through it.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[Gabriela Rocha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loopy (2008) by Aurore Jesst, Illustrated by Barbara Korthues

What do you do when you have when you have left behind your favorite stuffed animal? In the story, the child has left Loopy behind at the doctor’s office but Mommy says it’s too late to go back. None of the other toys will do. The boy begins to worry if another child has taken Loopy, or if Loopy has been thrown into the garbage. Maybe he is spending the night alone with the ghosts in the doctor’s office? The child is determined to find Loopy but begins to worry if he will get lost or captured by a grumpy giant in the process.
The character in the story is a young boy who has left behind his favorite toy. This young boy is relatable to any child and myself as I still have my own “Loopy” and have done my fair share of misplacing it. He is anxious and feels the need to retrieve Loopy, but fears what will happen to him if he ventures off. Overall, the child’s love and determination to get Loopy back is extremely sincere.
I did not receive a theme within the story but it was a pleasant read as I felt the child’s panic and longing.
The illustrations in the book have a symmetrical interaction with the text making this a good piece of literacy for first time readers. As for the artistic aspect, the medium used for this picture book appears to be color pencil or pastels. The illustrator uses many blues against oranges, creating a complementary color scheme that pleases the eye. By capturing space in her illustrations, Barbara depicts the child’s worried thoughts and anxiety.

[Roy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just about every child has one possession that gives them security and is an absolute necessity when it's time to turn off the lights and go to bed. Many children and parents have experienced the horror of this cherished item gone missing, knowing that not even an exact replica will suffice, you absolutely must retrieve the object of extreme affection or else chaos will ensue and all hope of sweet dreams will be lost. My daughter's beloved "Nite Nite Baby" was once unknowingly dropped on the ground while we were out and about. The moment of panic when I realized it was missing is not one I wish to ever experience again. Fortunately she was found, as was Loopy in this delightful, surreal book that all young children and their parents will identify with.

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everyone knows how crucial it is to have your special friend at bedtime. This book chronicles the many worries of the child who left his/her Loopy at the doctor's office. Though the worries are real, the illustrations are not frightening. All resolves happily...though I wish I could find a doctor that does house calls to return a beloved stuffed animal!

[Denise · Rating 2 out of 5]

This would not be my first choice for a bedtime story. The illustrations depict the child's idea of what might be lurking outside, lurking at the doctor's office, and everywhere in between. While I like that aspect, it comes across as a little too scary for preschool children, or maybe I'm just a big wimp!

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little girl leaves her lovey behind at the doctor's office. Her mother tells her not to fret, they will retrieve it tomorrow. But, of course, she can't sleep without it, and she worries what will happen to her Loopy. She even contemplates running away to save him. In the end, the kindly doctor arrives on her doorstep, Loopy in hand.

[Jaimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its a story about loosing your favorite stuffed animal. I liked the writing and thought it was a cute story but nothing to special. However, the two year old I read it to wanted me to read it again and again. I think we read it about 10 times in a row without stopping and I am not exaggerating. Since the child's opinion matters most I definitely recommend this book for other young children.

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

My boys love this sweet little Swiss book about a child who leaves their favorite stuffed animal Loopy at the doctor's office. They very much relate to the love of stuffed things. The illustrations are whimsical and sweet.

[The Library Lady · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are better versions of this classic I-lost-my-lovey story out there. I'd recommend Mo Willem's "Knuffle Bunny" and "Knuffle Bunny Too" Ann Jonas' "Where Can It Be?"( which is sadly out of print) and perhaps even "DW's Lost Blankie".

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a super-sweet book. I was a little panicked when the child wanted to venture out to find Loopy, but all ended well so I was OK. My son loved this book so much that he wanted to rename his nighttime rabbit "Loopy".

[Camille · Rating 4 out of 5]

My little 2 1/2 year old boy was so concerned about what was going to happen to the little stuffed Loopy. He was very relieved with the ending of the story. We enjoyed it! Thanks Renee!

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the illustrations.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great idea for a book. How many children do you know who have lost their lovey? I still know of one MIA.

[Mam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Short story - more than a little strange.