Sharon, Lois and Bram's Peanut Butter and Jelly

by Sharon Hampson, Lois Lillienstein, Bram Morrison

From the creators of Skinnamarink comes another picture book based on the classic sandwich song made famous by this beloved trio of children's entertainers. First you dig the peanuts and you dig 'em, you dig 'em,
you dig 'em, dig 'em, dig 'em.
Peanut, peanut butter, JELLY! Sharon, Lois & Bram invite readers to join them on an adventure to a magical place where a diverse group of animals and children come together to create the most delicious of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Accompanied by Qin Leng's wonderfully whimsical illustrations, this delightful picture book celebrates friends, community, music and a favorite tasty treat -- mmm mmm mmmm!

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

40 pages, Hardcover

Published August 29, 2023

Reviews

[Sarah B]

I took a trip down memory lane with this one! A classic song from Sharon, Lois and Bram now in book form. They included a little blurb at the beginning of the book about the song itself - where it came from and how to join in. The illustrations are great and really fun. I also like how the song takes you through the whole process of making a pb and j! From washing your hands, baking, harvesting, crushing, eating and even cleaning up after yourself. A great story to help introduce procedural writing as well.

I was given a free eARC copy of this book on NetGalley from Penguin Random House Canada in exchange for an honest review.

[Dawn Michelle]

Another lovely outing with Sharon, Lois, and Bram that brought me back to my childhood and all the times I got to watch this lovely children's show.

Littles [and their adults that will remember this show] will love this and after watching a video of the show online, will also love acting out the actions and singing it at the top of their lungs. Oh how I wish I had littles to experience this with - it would be a glorious time.

Filled will fantastic illustrations [look closely, you will see familiar faces], this was a lovely nostalgic read that I hope many find and read as well. ♥

Thank you to NetGalley, Sharon Hampson, Lois Lillienstein, and Bram Morrison, Randi Hampson - Contributor, Qin Leng - Illustrator, and Penguin Random House Canada/Tundra Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Amanda]

Wow, nostalgia! As a child I was a big fan of Sharon, Lois and Bram - I was thrilled when Skinnamarink book came out to buy for my children, and even more thrilled as more are released in the series. My 4 year old adored reading this advanced copy of Peanut Butter and Jelly and has asked that we buy a 'real' version. The illustrations are beautiful and I dare you not to sing along!

Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada, Tundra Books and NetGalley for this ARC!

[Tea]

What a delight! The pictures were so much fun and even though it's probably been 40 years since I last saw Sharon, Lois & Bram in concert, the tune and the actions all came back to me in an instant! What wonderful memories this fun book brought back for me!

[Ann]

What’s not to love about anything Sharon, Lois and Bram?
This fun, colourful book pays tribute to a 🎶 Sharon, Lois and Bram classic.
It’s even all inclusive in that it encourages making (non peanut, non traditional white bread) variations of the traditional PB&J sandwich. A prefect book to gift any youngster.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the opportunity sing along to this ARC.

[Ashlin Edmisten]

Read along to Sharon, Lois, and Bram's classic children's song, Peanut Butter and Jelly. The song is framed with updates to encourage healthy preparation and responsible cleanup. The catchy and interactive tune will entertain children whether you're reading one-on-one, to a small group, or even with a large crowd. The illustrations will enchant, intrigue, and warm your heart. Fond memories will arise for fans of The Elephant Show who have little ones of their own when they read the author notes.

I'm old enough to remember watching The Elephant Show when it came on. Skinnamarink and Peanut Butter and Jelly are old standbys in my children's song repertoire. Reading Peanut Butter and Jelly was a beautiful experience for me, made even more beautiful by my ten-year-old's loving reenactment of the song and its resultant activities.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who reads with kids - be they caregivers, teachers, librarians, etc. - and anyone who wants to be steeped in sweet nostalgia.

[Larissa]

I love that you are taking a classic song and giving it such a fun book to go with it. I adore doing story times with books that are popular songs that kids know. This is just a such a fun way to reintroduce this song. I love the animals in the art work and how they help create the sandwiches. I love the extra story put in around the song itself. There is just so many amazing things about this book. It is perfect for anyone who loves the song, or wants to introduce the song to their kids, or even just love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Overall a fantastic book. One I will be looking out for to use in story times real soon.

Thank you so much to Penguin Random House Canada and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book.

[Wayne McCoy]

‘Sharon, Lois and Bram's Peanut Butter and Jelly’ by Sharon Hampson, Lois Lillienstein, Bram Morrison and Randi Hampson with illustrations by Qin Leng is a picture book based on a song by a beloved musical group.

There are a lot of steps in assembling a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It turns out there are also a lot of hand and body motions as well. The book is filled with the lyrics, movements and some fun animal friends as it illustrates the song.

This is a fun book, but it’s probably better if you have heard the song or can play it while reading. The illustrations are fun too.

[Kay West]

A must-have musical picture book for little ones!
I grew up with Sharon, Lois and Bram and am thrilled to continue sharing their joy with my littles with this book. You'll be able to sing, dance and clap along as children learn to make a peanut butter sandwich (and clean up after!) I appreciate the end page which encourages the readers to try making a peanut butter sandwich in different, and allergy-friendly ways.
Best read right before lunch time!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for an advanced review copy.

[Kristen]

This was a total nostalgic request and read for me when I saw this on NetGalley! The song consequently has been stuck in my head all week haha but I’ve enjoyed singing it to my daughter and we had fun with the book!

While the song part was great, for whatever reason the book just didn’t entirely live up to my expectations likely because I just had finished a couple of fantastic children’s stories so I was forced to compare.

Thanks NetGalley and the publishers for the arc. All thoughts are my own.

[Melissa O'Donnell]

This was a great book to show children the behind the scenes of making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The illustrations were colourful and added to the book.

This book made me nostalgic and reminded me of watching Sharon, Lois, and Bram on television as a child. It also had me googling the song so that I could see the actions of making the sandwich.

Thank you to NetGalley, Penguin Random House Canada, and Tundra Books for allowing me to read an ARC of this children’s book. #NetGalley #SharonLoisandBramsPeanutButterandJelly

[Kara]

The illustrations are done in a simple style featuring animals who get in on the fun sandwich creating. Hampson has 2023'd it 😉by stating at the beginning this is an inclusive, safe, allergy-free way to enjoy a peanut butter sandwich. At the end, it's mentioned you can use almond, soybean or pecan butter spread, or challah, gluten-free or multigrain bread. The people are multicultural and multi-abled.
This is my second Sharon, Lois & Bram book. I also won this in a LibraryThing giveaway for my LFL (Verobeach Little Free Library).

[SpinsNReads]

This was an adorable book that I had fun reading with my children. The words weren’t really the focus, if you’re familiar with the song, but merely a framework for the cute pictures. We enjoyed looking at them closely to find the little Easter eggs, like the beetle in the pile under the potty while the children are picking peanuts. A quick, cute read without any obvious agendas being foisted on kids.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced reader copy.

[Hannah]

Thank you Netgalley for this wonderful arc and trip down memory lane!

This book was an absolute delight. As a child of the 90s this was a blast back to my childhood. The illustrations were gorgeous and in no time you find yourself singing the words as if they never left you. This is an amazing memory and fun time to share with your children, great for old Sharon, Lois and Bram fans and new. A definite must have addition to any child’s bookshelf.

[Pam]

I received an electronic ARC from Penguin Random House Canada through NetGalley.
Delightful picture book to go along with the Peanut Butter and Jelly song. Families can sing and act out the motions as they read this together. A fun energy break for classrooms as well. The illustrations show the motions and capture the actions involved in making these ingredients from scratch. A high energy read alone or together.

[Nadia Jonesy]

Thank you NetGalley as well as Penguin Random House Canada for allowing me to read this E-arc. This was my kindergarten childhood. As I saw this was out on NetGalley and when it is in stores, I want my own copy. Just loved to sing this as a child and it still plays in my head like yesterday when I saw this title available on NetGalley. Thanks for this book!

[Shauna Morrison]

This book brings back so many memories from my childhood. I looked forward to the Sharon, Lois, and Bram show every time it aired.

As soon as I saw this book title I started singing this song. It would be great if a whole new generation of children got to know Sharon, Lois, and Bram's music and grew up to share it with their children.

[Ryan]

This is an illustrated edition of the peanut butter and jelly song by Skinnamarink. The illustrations are fun and lively and while this reader doesn’t know this song, this book was really fun to read.

[Lisa Gisèle]

I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.


One of my favorite songs from my child turned into a fun picture book for a new generation of sandwich lovers.

[Daphne LiteraryRogues]

Cute, colourful and full of repetition. The illustrations are fantastic, and what a fun way to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich feel extra special.

[Richelle Starke]

The illustrations had almost-4-year-old Leopold laughing gout loud. Elephant in a bowl, squashing berries? Comedy gold!

[Ali]

Super fun book based on a classic song.

[Lynn Davidson]

The classic song by Sharon, Lois, and Bram is beautifully illustrated and presented in this book. It is set up so that the reader can sing along. Great fun.

[Casey Halvorsen]

Thanks so much NetGalley, Penguin Random House Canada, and Tundra Books for this nostalgic arc!

5/5 stars!

This was a very touching trip down memory lane! Sharon, Lois, and Bram were a formative part of my childhood (as I'm sure they were for most Canadian adults! 💖 ) and seeing this new book coming out was such a lovely read! The art is as fun and cute as their other books, and the inclusivity with the food sensitivities was really nice!