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The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean
Popcorn and Jellybean had never ventured down the path beyond the big tree. But since they never really did anything exciting and even though it made them a little nervous at first, they decided it would be a fun adventure for a couple of days since. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty, as it turned out, if the explorers were not prepared! Join them as they took on new challenges each day, learn how to survive by following the behaviors of the animals they encountered, and go where Mother Nature led them. And who knows, maybe we would learn as well!
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Published July 24, 2017
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January 24, 2018
Popcorn and Jellybean set off on an adventure into the forest. They plan their trip, pack everything they need, and head off. But things don’t go quite as they plan, and the friends end up getting lost. Will they be able to find their way home?
What I really like about this book is that the characters experience numerous setbacks but use their knowledge and problem-solving skills to get out of difficult situations. In this way, the author sneakily manages to impart a lot of interesting facts and information. He also throws in quite a bit of foreshadowing at the beginning of the book with his use of the phrase: “little did they know …” I just wish he had carried this theme throughout the rest of the book.
The story was written with the input of the author’s seven-year-old son. This may explain why the main characters are a piece of popcorn and a jellybean. As an adult, I have trouble with this concept. I mean, how big are they? Normal size for popcorn and jelly beans? Or as big as humans? I had trouble imagining them carrying backpacks, lighting a fire, eating sandwiches and berries, and encountering real animals. The author and illustrator must have had trouble as well because, apart from the cover and character illustrations at the beginning of the book, Popcorn and Jellybean aren’t depicted in any of the illustrations, which are few and far between. My question is, why can’t they just be real boys?
On that point, Popcorn and Jellybean are referred to as “boys”, but it’s not clear how old our adventurers really are. While they meticulously plan and pack for their trip, they don’t tell anyone where they are going or how long they will be away before they set off. And, even if they had, they get lost and take longer to return home than anticipated, yet no one is out looking for them! Other issues: Raisin is depicted with a “B” on his cap; Jelłybean is shortened to JB unnecessarily; the “mom” deer is depicted with antlers after the boys tell us that girl deer don’t have antlers; Raisin’s comment about “hanging out on the vine” implies he is as small as a normal raisin (cf. my comment above about the characters’ size).
Still, if you suspend disbelief, or even just imagine this story is about two boys with unusual nicknames, it’s entertaining and educational. This book is suitable for parents to read to their younger kids or for older kids to read on their own.
I received this book in return for an honest review.
Read 10 January 3BD
Full blog post (24 January): https://booksdirectonline.blogspot.co...
What I really like about this book is that the characters experience numerous setbacks but use their knowledge and problem-solving skills to get out of difficult situations. In this way, the author sneakily manages to impart a lot of interesting facts and information. He also throws in quite a bit of foreshadowing at the beginning of the book with his use of the phrase: “little did they know …” I just wish he had carried this theme throughout the rest of the book.
The story was written with the input of the author’s seven-year-old son. This may explain why the main characters are a piece of popcorn and a jellybean. As an adult, I have trouble with this concept. I mean, how big are they? Normal size for popcorn and jelly beans? Or as big as humans? I had trouble imagining them carrying backpacks, lighting a fire, eating sandwiches and berries, and encountering real animals. The author and illustrator must have had trouble as well because, apart from the cover and character illustrations at the beginning of the book, Popcorn and Jellybean aren’t depicted in any of the illustrations, which are few and far between. My question is, why can’t they just be real boys?
On that point, Popcorn and Jellybean are referred to as “boys”, but it’s not clear how old our adventurers really are. While they meticulously plan and pack for their trip, they don’t tell anyone where they are going or how long they will be away before they set off. And, even if they had, they get lost and take longer to return home than anticipated, yet no one is out looking for them! Other issues: Raisin is depicted with a “B” on his cap; Jelłybean is shortened to JB unnecessarily; the “mom” deer is depicted with antlers after the boys tell us that girl deer don’t have antlers; Raisin’s comment about “hanging out on the vine” implies he is as small as a normal raisin (cf. my comment above about the characters’ size).
Still, if you suspend disbelief, or even just imagine this story is about two boys with unusual nicknames, it’s entertaining and educational. This book is suitable for parents to read to their younger kids or for older kids to read on their own.
I received this book in return for an honest review.
Read 10 January 3BD
Full blog post (24 January): https://booksdirectonline.blogspot.co...
January 24, 2018
What an exciting book aimed at younger readers that is educational too!
Popcorn and Jellybean are on quite the adventure into the woods. I am not sure how old they are supposed to be but am surprised that the parents were ok with them being gone for several days. But as they delve deeper into the woods they come across various types of wildlife and remember details about the different animals and their behaviors from listening to their parents. They are also able to determine what sorts of plants are ok to eat after lessons from the parents. It is amazing what will stick in your mind even if you aren't trying to learn!
There are times where the words seem older than the target audience, but I think it is a good book to teach children about wildlife and plants but in a fun way.
This book would be great for a reader that is just starting chapter books as the chapters are shorter and easier to read than a traditional chapter book.
Popcorn and Jellybean are on quite the adventure into the woods. I am not sure how old they are supposed to be but am surprised that the parents were ok with them being gone for several days. But as they delve deeper into the woods they come across various types of wildlife and remember details about the different animals and their behaviors from listening to their parents. They are also able to determine what sorts of plants are ok to eat after lessons from the parents. It is amazing what will stick in your mind even if you aren't trying to learn!
There are times where the words seem older than the target audience, but I think it is a good book to teach children about wildlife and plants but in a fun way.
This book would be great for a reader that is just starting chapter books as the chapters are shorter and easier to read than a traditional chapter book.
January 29, 2018
3.5 Stars. The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean is a fun and informative story, full of outdoor adventure for young readers to enjoy. Author Robert Gillespie and his son Colton have included all the elements that kids like in a story: best buddy escapades, independence, a little danger, and a safe and happy ending. What kid (or adult) wouldn’t want to bravely venture out into the woods like Popcorn and Jellybean?
Admittedly, I am perplexed by our main characters. They are not clearly defined or put into context for readers. (Are they really food or are they boys with nicknames? Are they big or small? How old are they? Why does Raisin have a B on his cap? Where is this story set? Do they live together? Did their parents okay this trip? How does this all work, exactly?) My advice is to suspend your disbelief, don’t dwell on logistics, put aside your questions, and have fun with Popcorn and Jellybean.
It’s a lovely book to hold in your hands, and even though it’s text heavy, it’s not intimidating due to the font size, amount of white space, and fifteen or so half and full-page illustrations. The dialogue is natural between the characters, and the vocabulary fits the target audience and includes a few challenging words. The narrator inserts himself into the story from time to time with some foreshadowing and asides, which adds a little interest to the storyline, too.
Though the cover may mislead some into thinking this is a story for the youngest readers, I would recommend this book for second through fourth graders. The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean is a chapter book, and like most kids’ books, I would recommend it as a read along or read aloud. For some readers, there are parts that could feel a little scary and make them anxious or upset. There are also parts – like the characters having matches and knives and eating plants and berries they find in the forest – that an adult should clarify and discuss. (I’d love to know where aloe vera and watermelons grow wild in the same woods.)
The book is full of lessons and learning for the readers, but it’s all contextual and interesting and never dry. I liked how some lessons were subtler than others (not just soap on the packing list, but biodegradable soap). Sometimes the lessons are learned by what the characters do right, and sometimes they are shown by what is done wrong: just like in life. The over-arching theme shows the value of preparation, staying calm, keeping a positive attitude, and being logical when confronted with a problem to solve.
The illustrations (not sure who did them) in The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean are lovely and engaging, and they provide a nice respite for readers who need a break in the action. Most images have muted, water-colored backgrounds and colorful, but not too bright, foregrounds with plenty of things to observe. The main characters have warm, expressive eyes and friendly faces, and I think readers would like to see them pictured within the story, so hopefully that will happen in future installments.
Also, for future installments, there needs to be a more thorough proofreading done. The book has capitalization, punctuation, and agreement errors, a sentence or two with misplaced words, and some tense changes. Most readers won’t notice the errors, but especially in children’s books, the writing needs to be immaculate since kids are still learning the rules. On a positive note, if I used the book in the classroom, it would be an opportunity to do a quick, real-life grammar lesson.
Thank you to iRead Book Tours and the author for providing me a lovely print copy in exchange for my honest opinion – the only kind I give. This full reviews and more features on Hall Ways Blog https://kristinehallways.blogspot.com...
Admittedly, I am perplexed by our main characters. They are not clearly defined or put into context for readers. (Are they really food or are they boys with nicknames? Are they big or small? How old are they? Why does Raisin have a B on his cap? Where is this story set? Do they live together? Did their parents okay this trip? How does this all work, exactly?) My advice is to suspend your disbelief, don’t dwell on logistics, put aside your questions, and have fun with Popcorn and Jellybean.
It’s a lovely book to hold in your hands, and even though it’s text heavy, it’s not intimidating due to the font size, amount of white space, and fifteen or so half and full-page illustrations. The dialogue is natural between the characters, and the vocabulary fits the target audience and includes a few challenging words. The narrator inserts himself into the story from time to time with some foreshadowing and asides, which adds a little interest to the storyline, too.
Though the cover may mislead some into thinking this is a story for the youngest readers, I would recommend this book for second through fourth graders. The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean is a chapter book, and like most kids’ books, I would recommend it as a read along or read aloud. For some readers, there are parts that could feel a little scary and make them anxious or upset. There are also parts – like the characters having matches and knives and eating plants and berries they find in the forest – that an adult should clarify and discuss. (I’d love to know where aloe vera and watermelons grow wild in the same woods.)
The book is full of lessons and learning for the readers, but it’s all contextual and interesting and never dry. I liked how some lessons were subtler than others (not just soap on the packing list, but biodegradable soap). Sometimes the lessons are learned by what the characters do right, and sometimes they are shown by what is done wrong: just like in life. The over-arching theme shows the value of preparation, staying calm, keeping a positive attitude, and being logical when confronted with a problem to solve.
The illustrations (not sure who did them) in The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean are lovely and engaging, and they provide a nice respite for readers who need a break in the action. Most images have muted, water-colored backgrounds and colorful, but not too bright, foregrounds with plenty of things to observe. The main characters have warm, expressive eyes and friendly faces, and I think readers would like to see them pictured within the story, so hopefully that will happen in future installments.
Also, for future installments, there needs to be a more thorough proofreading done. The book has capitalization, punctuation, and agreement errors, a sentence or two with misplaced words, and some tense changes. Most readers won’t notice the errors, but especially in children’s books, the writing needs to be immaculate since kids are still learning the rules. On a positive note, if I used the book in the classroom, it would be an opportunity to do a quick, real-life grammar lesson.
Thank you to iRead Book Tours and the author for providing me a lovely print copy in exchange for my honest opinion – the only kind I give. This full reviews and more features on Hall Ways Blog https://kristinehallways.blogspot.com...
January 23, 2018
If you're in the market for a really cute book that doesn't have your cookie cutter characters, this one is for you. We meet Raisin, Popcorn, and Jellybean (often referred to as JB) who venture on a five day adventure down the path beyond the big tree. The book itself is long, much too long for my two and one year old to listen to in one sitting so we broke it up into a few reading sessions. A good reading group this would be for are your first and second graders, beginning chapter book readers. The words are easy, the text is clear on the page making it an easier read visually, and there are illustrations that correspond with the text. One thing I noticed right away is that there aren't as many illustrations as I would have liked, though maybe for a beginning chapter book reader that isn't a deterrent.
The story itself moves along pretty well, we have JB and Popcorn on their grand adventure but they encounter problems along the way, find solutions, and do kind things for others throughout. The story gives you lots of opportunities for asking your child questions about the book, you can ask them to guess how JB and Popcorn are going to solve a problem, how can they be kind towards others in that moment, etc. The first thing came to mind is maybe using this as a classroom read along, or maybe a good book if you're doing one on one work with a student having a harder time. The book itself is a little larger than a regular chapter book, making it easy if you wanted to read side by side with a kiddo, which is really nice. Oh! I thought this would also be kind of a cool read for the youngest group of Girl or Boy Scouts, they could probably work this story around with a fun project or maybe before their first walk into the woods to clean up and take out what doesn't belong there, like JB and Popcorn do.
My two and one year old can't give me a great opinion about it but the fact that Penelope (two) wanted me to keep reading it is always a good sign, she's a tough critic when it comes to books! I'm going to give this one a solid 4 stars. My only complaint is wishing there were more illustrations because what was there was cute, and maybe the length wouldn't make this a good book for the young readers but more towards elementary age children.
The story itself moves along pretty well, we have JB and Popcorn on their grand adventure but they encounter problems along the way, find solutions, and do kind things for others throughout. The story gives you lots of opportunities for asking your child questions about the book, you can ask them to guess how JB and Popcorn are going to solve a problem, how can they be kind towards others in that moment, etc. The first thing came to mind is maybe using this as a classroom read along, or maybe a good book if you're doing one on one work with a student having a harder time. The book itself is a little larger than a regular chapter book, making it easy if you wanted to read side by side with a kiddo, which is really nice. Oh! I thought this would also be kind of a cool read for the youngest group of Girl or Boy Scouts, they could probably work this story around with a fun project or maybe before their first walk into the woods to clean up and take out what doesn't belong there, like JB and Popcorn do.
My two and one year old can't give me a great opinion about it but the fact that Penelope (two) wanted me to keep reading it is always a good sign, she's a tough critic when it comes to books! I'm going to give this one a solid 4 stars. My only complaint is wishing there were more illustrations because what was there was cute, and maybe the length wouldn't make this a good book for the young readers but more towards elementary age children.
January 31, 2018
Two extraordinary friends head for a camping adventure and learn that Mother Nature is full of surprises.
Popcorn and Jellybean are great friends, and when they have the chance to go on a several day trip together in the woods, they are ready for adventure. Never going that far into the woods, they're not sure what to expect. Nature supplies a new surprise every day, but these two are ready to learn and experience everything as they go.
The main characters—a popcorn, a jellybean and later, a raisin—drew not only my attention but had my kids raising their eyebrows too. It's an odd pairing, but that adds a little bit of quirky fun. Popcorn and Jellybean are good buddies, who stick together no matter what, and this friendship comes across loud and clear. When they face problems or surprises, they find a way to solve the situation and are willing to listen to each other's ideas. It's a lovely example of true friendship.
The dive into the woods is a journey into nature pure. Jellybean and Popcorn are faced with challenges, which require a little bit of thinking and remembering what they'd learned from adults at home. The solutions are true to life and useful, giving readers the chance to learn along with the two and discover things they might not have known before. Readers will come out of this adventure with hints on how to deal with bees stings, tent building, wild animals and other things as well.
The illustrations are bright and simple, giving kids something to look at while the story is being read. And I would recommend this as read-aloud, especially for kids ages five and up. Readers who are more sure of their reading will be able to tackle this one alone, but the large amount of text on each page might make them shy away. The text is easy to understand, written in larger lettering (a bonus when reading aloud) but does, unfortunately, carry a few editing mistakes. As to the story itself, it moves along at a steady pace and holds more than a couple surprises. It's entertaining and educational. One simply can't think about the characters and their quirks too much, but that's what a child's imagination is all about.
I received a complimentary copy and found this enjoyable enough to want to leave my honest thoughts. I giving this 3.5 stars and rounding up.
Popcorn and Jellybean are great friends, and when they have the chance to go on a several day trip together in the woods, they are ready for adventure. Never going that far into the woods, they're not sure what to expect. Nature supplies a new surprise every day, but these two are ready to learn and experience everything as they go.
The main characters—a popcorn, a jellybean and later, a raisin—drew not only my attention but had my kids raising their eyebrows too. It's an odd pairing, but that adds a little bit of quirky fun. Popcorn and Jellybean are good buddies, who stick together no matter what, and this friendship comes across loud and clear. When they face problems or surprises, they find a way to solve the situation and are willing to listen to each other's ideas. It's a lovely example of true friendship.
The dive into the woods is a journey into nature pure. Jellybean and Popcorn are faced with challenges, which require a little bit of thinking and remembering what they'd learned from adults at home. The solutions are true to life and useful, giving readers the chance to learn along with the two and discover things they might not have known before. Readers will come out of this adventure with hints on how to deal with bees stings, tent building, wild animals and other things as well.
The illustrations are bright and simple, giving kids something to look at while the story is being read. And I would recommend this as read-aloud, especially for kids ages five and up. Readers who are more sure of their reading will be able to tackle this one alone, but the large amount of text on each page might make them shy away. The text is easy to understand, written in larger lettering (a bonus when reading aloud) but does, unfortunately, carry a few editing mistakes. As to the story itself, it moves along at a steady pace and holds more than a couple surprises. It's entertaining and educational. One simply can't think about the characters and their quirks too much, but that's what a child's imagination is all about.
I received a complimentary copy and found this enjoyable enough to want to leave my honest thoughts. I giving this 3.5 stars and rounding up.
February 28, 2018
This is a delightful book written by a father-and-son duo, Robert Gillespie and 7-year-old Colton. It's the story of two friends who decide to go on an adventure exploring the forest near their home. While on their 5-day adventure, they learn about the forest animals and how to rely on one another when they are lost and run out of food. The two friends must use their problem-solving skills and past knowledge to survive and remain positive even when they are afraid and uncertain about which direction to take.
The author's experience as a wildlife conservation educator is evident as we learn interesting and fun facts about nature and wildlife, for example, to only eat berries that the birds eat so as to avoid the poisonous ones. Parents will have much to discuss with their children as they read this book together.
This book is about 50 pages long and is a chapter book and not a children's picture book. There are a few simple watercolor illustrations but most of the pages are full text. It's a book suitable for the 6-9 year-old age range. Seeing that this is for the younger middle-grade child, I think a few more illustrations would have been ideal and better editing could have polished the text. I had no clue what PB & J meant and had to look it up. It turns out it was peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. This is the first time I see this acronym. I didn't grow up eating PB & J and neither did my kids and I'm guessing other immigrant kids in North America might not either.
The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean is a fun book that explores the themes of friendship, survival, problem-solving and nature. The characters of Popcorn and Jellybean are resourceful and good role models in working as a team. The story will keep the child's attention as there is never a boring moment as these two friends encounter one adventure after another.
The author's experience as a wildlife conservation educator is evident as we learn interesting and fun facts about nature and wildlife, for example, to only eat berries that the birds eat so as to avoid the poisonous ones. Parents will have much to discuss with their children as they read this book together.
This book is about 50 pages long and is a chapter book and not a children's picture book. There are a few simple watercolor illustrations but most of the pages are full text. It's a book suitable for the 6-9 year-old age range. Seeing that this is for the younger middle-grade child, I think a few more illustrations would have been ideal and better editing could have polished the text. I had no clue what PB & J meant and had to look it up. It turns out it was peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. This is the first time I see this acronym. I didn't grow up eating PB & J and neither did my kids and I'm guessing other immigrant kids in North America might not either.
The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean is a fun book that explores the themes of friendship, survival, problem-solving and nature. The characters of Popcorn and Jellybean are resourceful and good role models in working as a team. The story will keep the child's attention as there is never a boring moment as these two friends encounter one adventure after another.
January 26, 2018
This is the story of 2 young explorers Popcorn and jelly bean, who venture into the forest for a 2-day adventure. The story is about how they get lost, how they survive in the forest with common sense and cleverness and how they could return home safely.
This story is different from any other children's book in 2 ways.
a) This is not a short story but an adventure of these little munchkins covered in 5 days.
b) Unlike other stories where there is a moral at the end, this has some lessons learned by Popcorn and Jellybean on some important life skills throughout the journey like surviving a bee sting, plans to avoid wild animals, making a tent and searching for food in a forest etc.,
Even though the story is very good, it is lengthy. So, my 3-year-old couldn't concentrate much while listening to it. But, he enjoyed understanding the story from illustrations. More illustrations/ pictures would have been good for below 3-year-olds. For my 6-year-old, it's just perfect. He enjoyed listening to the adventures in the forest.
The plot is perfect and interesting. The cover and the title of the book are apt. The narration is in a friendly tone for kids. Overall, I recommend this to kids and parents who like stories about adventures in the forest narrated in a kid's perspective. I love the way Popcorn and Jellybean use their common sense to find the way to their home or solve the other problems they face. This makes the book more practical.
My Rating: 4.5/5
PS: I have received this book from iread book tours in exchange for a review and this is my honest opinion on the book.
This story is different from any other children's book in 2 ways.
a) This is not a short story but an adventure of these little munchkins covered in 5 days.
b) Unlike other stories where there is a moral at the end, this has some lessons learned by Popcorn and Jellybean on some important life skills throughout the journey like surviving a bee sting, plans to avoid wild animals, making a tent and searching for food in a forest etc.,
Even though the story is very good, it is lengthy. So, my 3-year-old couldn't concentrate much while listening to it. But, he enjoyed understanding the story from illustrations. More illustrations/ pictures would have been good for below 3-year-olds. For my 6-year-old, it's just perfect. He enjoyed listening to the adventures in the forest.
The plot is perfect and interesting. The cover and the title of the book are apt. The narration is in a friendly tone for kids. Overall, I recommend this to kids and parents who like stories about adventures in the forest narrated in a kid's perspective. I love the way Popcorn and Jellybean use their common sense to find the way to their home or solve the other problems they face. This makes the book more practical.
My Rating: 4.5/5
PS: I have received this book from iread book tours in exchange for a review and this is my honest opinion on the book.
February 1, 2018
This is a very sweet story about two characters named Popcorn and Jellybean who travel out past the typical boundaries of their neighborhood in search of a grand adventure. This is an interesting story for young school age children because it details the entire journey. It begins by describing where they want to go, then dives into preparing for the trip, seeking shelter while they are gone, figuring out how to find food along the way and ultimately figuring out how to return home once their adventure is over.
This story doesn’t involve any parents. It simply tells the tale of two children who are old and ready enough to venture out on their own. Along the way they encounter problems and have to solve them as they have no means to ask for help and cannot rely on a parent or elder for help.
In this world of helicopter parenting I like how the two characters are forced to problem solve. When they are hungry and their sandwiches have all been eaten they must find an alternative source of food. One of the characters in the story is well versed in searching and preparing food. He teaches the other where to look, how to follow the animals and ultimately keeps them fed until they can return to their homes.
My son really enjoyed listening to this story with me. He was confused why the characters looked like food items though rather than children. He said he would have preferred the story to be about real kids and that the pictures in the book showed those kids as young boys out discovering nature.
This story doesn’t involve any parents. It simply tells the tale of two children who are old and ready enough to venture out on their own. Along the way they encounter problems and have to solve them as they have no means to ask for help and cannot rely on a parent or elder for help.
In this world of helicopter parenting I like how the two characters are forced to problem solve. When they are hungry and their sandwiches have all been eaten they must find an alternative source of food. One of the characters in the story is well versed in searching and preparing food. He teaches the other where to look, how to follow the animals and ultimately keeps them fed until they can return to their homes.
My son really enjoyed listening to this story with me. He was confused why the characters looked like food items though rather than children. He said he would have preferred the story to be about real kids and that the pictures in the book showed those kids as young boys out discovering nature.
January 23, 2018
Popcorn and Jellybean are friends. One day they decide they are bored and want an adventure. They have never been down the path past the tree. Today they decide is the day to see what is on the other side. They pack everything they think they will need and set off on a 2 day adventure. It turns out they are not as prepared as they think and what started out as a 2 day adventure becomes a 5 day adventure.
Along the way they are presented with different challenges and obstacles. The 2 and eventually 3 of them must use their problem solving skills together to overcome everything thrown in their path to get back home.
This was really a fun book to read to the kids. We took it 1 chapter at a time each night. Some of the pages were pretty long for the little ones when there were no pictures for them to look at. The book is 48 pages long and it is a large sized book. The illustrations in the book were kind of simple but very colorful and the the kids loved them.
This was a really good book to add to my kids home library. I do think the kids would need to be around 8 or so to get through the book reading on their own. I really loved that the book shows how important it is to use problem solving skills and also some of the survival tips offered.
I was given my copy of this book from the Author and IRead Book Tours for review purposes. The thoughts are my own.
Along the way they are presented with different challenges and obstacles. The 2 and eventually 3 of them must use their problem solving skills together to overcome everything thrown in their path to get back home.
This was really a fun book to read to the kids. We took it 1 chapter at a time each night. Some of the pages were pretty long for the little ones when there were no pictures for them to look at. The book is 48 pages long and it is a large sized book. The illustrations in the book were kind of simple but very colorful and the the kids loved them.
This was a really good book to add to my kids home library. I do think the kids would need to be around 8 or so to get through the book reading on their own. I really loved that the book shows how important it is to use problem solving skills and also some of the survival tips offered.
I was given my copy of this book from the Author and IRead Book Tours for review purposes. The thoughts are my own.
February 1, 2018
This is a totally delightful book sure to entice your little ones. And they might even learn something – I sure did.
Popcorn and Jellybean decide to go on a two-day adventure. They make a list and carefully pack for the two days. Off they go to explore. Things go well the first day. They even avoid getting sprayed by a family of skunks. They set up their tent and go to sleep. But the next morning their food has been stolen by an opossum. What do they do? And they get lost. What do they do? They encounter a bear and bees, oh my! What to do? Fortunately these friends have paid attention when told to pay attention to the animals. The natural behavior of animals lead the friends to food, help them find shelter, and find their way home.
The illustrations throughout the book are lovely. In my opinion, this is a book best read over a few days to small children.
Thank you, Laura Fabiani of iRead Book Tours, for the opportunity to read this book!
Popcorn and Jellybean decide to go on a two-day adventure. They make a list and carefully pack for the two days. Off they go to explore. Things go well the first day. They even avoid getting sprayed by a family of skunks. They set up their tent and go to sleep. But the next morning their food has been stolen by an opossum. What do they do? And they get lost. What do they do? They encounter a bear and bees, oh my! What to do? Fortunately these friends have paid attention when told to pay attention to the animals. The natural behavior of animals lead the friends to food, help them find shelter, and find their way home.
The illustrations throughout the book are lovely. In my opinion, this is a book best read over a few days to small children.
Thank you, Laura Fabiani of iRead Book Tours, for the opportunity to read this book!
January 30, 2018
I chose to read this book after receiving a free copy. All opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased.
The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean is a fun book for children but it also teaches about nature. Popcorn and Jellybean are bored so they decide to go on an adventure. They've never been further than the big tree so they decide to pack up their tent and some supplies and go on an adventure for a couple of days. They get lost and end up spending five days in the forest rather than just two.
During their adventure, Popcorn and Jellybean learn to watch the animals to see what is safe to eat. Even though they're lost, they learn that they don't need to be scared and can take care of themselves until they find their way home.
The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean is a fun book for children to read or for parents to read as a bedtime story.
The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean is a fun book for children but it also teaches about nature. Popcorn and Jellybean are bored so they decide to go on an adventure. They've never been further than the big tree so they decide to pack up their tent and some supplies and go on an adventure for a couple of days. They get lost and end up spending five days in the forest rather than just two.
During their adventure, Popcorn and Jellybean learn to watch the animals to see what is safe to eat. Even though they're lost, they learn that they don't need to be scared and can take care of themselves until they find their way home.
The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean is a fun book for children to read or for parents to read as a bedtime story.
January 22, 2018
Join in this fun "survival" adventure directed at a younger elementary age audience.
Popcorn and Jellybean are feeling bored so decide to go for a two day nature adventure. They get prepared with camping equipment, food, water, paper and pencil placed inside their backpacks. Although they feel they have everything, events do not go as planned.
This is a very cute tale with great survival skill ideas but not great for the age group the story would interest.
The illustrations are simple, colorful and very good.
^Spoiler: The first questions the children will ask is, "Why did nobody come looking for them?"
I offer a Three and a Half Stars rating for this book.
*This book was gifted me with no requirement for a positive review. This is my honest review.
Popcorn and Jellybean are feeling bored so decide to go for a two day nature adventure. They get prepared with camping equipment, food, water, paper and pencil placed inside their backpacks. Although they feel they have everything, events do not go as planned.
This is a very cute tale with great survival skill ideas but not great for the age group the story would interest.
The illustrations are simple, colorful and very good.
^Spoiler: The first questions the children will ask is, "Why did nobody come looking for them?"
I offer a Three and a Half Stars rating for this book.
*This book was gifted me with no requirement for a positive review. This is my honest review.
January 21, 2018
The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean by Robert Gillespie was such a fun find! As you know well enough by now, I am always looking for excellent books for my boys to read. This book was a great addition to our ever-growing book collection!
The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean catalogs the adventures of two (eventually three) friends who head out on an adventure. They are prepared only mildly and as they encounter obstacles, they work together to overcome them. As I was reading, I just kept thinking about my boys having some of these adventures together with/without their Dad tagging along.
The characters were resilient and great problem solvers which are two traits that Matt and I both believe are important for our boys to learn! This book was a little long in places for Mason to fully sit through but it won't be long until chapter books are his speed and I know he will enjoy this book even more then! While the book was a bit long for him as a four year old, the illustrations drew him in and helped him to focus on the content while I read. Beautiful illustrations!
If you are raising adventurous children or those who enjoy reading of others adventures, this book is a great addition for your family as well!
Thanks, iRead, for the opportunity to read this book!
The Adventures of Popcorn and Jellybean catalogs the adventures of two (eventually three) friends who head out on an adventure. They are prepared only mildly and as they encounter obstacles, they work together to overcome them. As I was reading, I just kept thinking about my boys having some of these adventures together with/without their Dad tagging along.
The characters were resilient and great problem solvers which are two traits that Matt and I both believe are important for our boys to learn! This book was a little long in places for Mason to fully sit through but it won't be long until chapter books are his speed and I know he will enjoy this book even more then! While the book was a bit long for him as a four year old, the illustrations drew him in and helped him to focus on the content while I read. Beautiful illustrations!
If you are raising adventurous children or those who enjoy reading of others adventures, this book is a great addition for your family as well!
Thanks, iRead, for the opportunity to read this book!
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