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Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 4-6

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Oliver is an elegant tuxedo cat, who is full of himself. As a matter of fact he “I love myself!”, quite often. Naughty, isn’t he? But his best friend Jumpy, a kangaroo lady, is aware that he has a soft heart and will always want to help others. The great thing is Jumpy’s pouch, which Oliver loves to ride in! He calls her his kangaroo taxi! These little bedtime stories with their lovely illustrations are great for small kids. A parent can read the text and tell the child in his own words. These animal stories have sufficient text to keep early readers happy and provide some educational value. Love you all! Meow! Jumpy's Secret - Jumpy has a new baby and Oliver thinks she might not have enough time for him anymore.Treasure Hunt - Our team finds a treasure map and goes to find it.Winterland - Winter in Sillandia. Everybody helps to build a snowman.

34 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

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Werner Stejskal

193 books37 followers
Now also a Romantasy author! Born in Vienna, Austria, I am now living in the paradise of Perth, Australia with my wife, two married children and three grandchildren. I worked many years in the printing industry and later for the United Nations in Vienna. My wife had been a pen-friend, whom I visited in Hong Kong and finally got married to. After an eventful life, finally retired, I began to write children's stories, had them illustrated through Odesk, narrated them myself for YouTube and finally published the ebooks on most platforms. I will publish 20 books with three stories each in English, before translating into several other languages. My dream is to see "Oliver and Jumpy" animated as a TV series.

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Profile Image for Nancy Silk.
Author 5 books82 followers
January 21, 2015
"Beautiful, Charming Stories for Young Children"

This children's story uses the special Kindle Text Pop-Up feature. Double tapping the text will expand the dialogue for easy reading. The stories here of Oliver the handsome tomcat, Jumpy, the mama kangaroo, and Joey, her baby, are fun filled adventures. They include "Monkey Island," "Fairy Castle," and "Treasure Hunt" which I found yummy! The characters are lots of fun as depicted in colorful illustrations. In "Monkey Island" Joey is growing to the point where he can go along on an adventure with Oliver and Jumpy. It's a 'cruise' trip atop beautiful, large Lady Hippopotamus, sitting on a strapped in tight bench. It is Oliver's first sea trip, and the water tastes awful! They arrive on the island and are greeted by dancing happy monkeys and chimpanzees. But at Oliver's picnic spread under the trees, the monkeys are mischievous. They take little Joey, swinging by his tail, up into the palm trees! Can he get safely back to the ground? The second story, "Fairy Castle" Molly the Mole interrupts Oliver's golf game asking Oliver and Jumpy to see what he's discovered. They travel through a tunnel, deeper and deeper, until they come to where glow-worms brighten up the cavern, and suddenly bats are flying overhead! But they are harmless. What a surprise they get when they reach their destination! The third story, "Treasure Hunt" is tastily a fun trip. Oliver, Jumpy, and Joey are off to market and find an old table to buy. When they get it home they find a secret, hidden drawer. Inside the drawer is a map ... a treasure map showing how to find Ice-Cream Mountain, the Chocolate River, Candy Forest, and ... the hidden treasure. But they must get to the treasure before the end of the day. What will they find? These stories are great fun to share with children. The colorful illustrations by Marvin Alonso are fantastic, and the stories wonderfully written by storyteller Werner Stejskal. Highly recommend, adults and children will have great fun on these adventures.
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5,621 reviews326 followers
March 20, 2015
Review: OLIVER AND JUMPY STORIES 4-6

I highly recommend the OLIVER AND JUMPY series. These collections, containing 3 stories each, are enjoyable and entertaining, teaching important lessons such as friendship, responsibility, caring. They're good for both young readers and younger "read-to-me" kids, and will be welcomed by parents and grandparents, and teachers of early education and early reading.
Profile Image for Barbara Ann.
Author 21 books187 followers
January 25, 2015
This book is part of a series detailing the adventures of a cat named Oliver and his good friend, Jumpy the Kangaroo. The author does not divide his stories in books for volumes but instead gives numbers to them. While the series is targeted for children ages one through eight, there is a great deal of text so parents or teachers would need to summarize or retell the stories to a child younger than school-age.

In story 4, Oliver and Jumpy decide to take a trip on a "hippopotamus taxi" to monkey island where they attempt to have a picnic that is disrupted by mischievous monkeys. Story 5 involves a trip to a fairy castle. Molly the Mole pleads for their help and their adventure begins when the friends fall down a deep cavern. In the last adventure Oliver and Jumpy are buying antique furniture when they suddenly discover a treasure map hidden in a table. They spend an entire day journeying through a map of sweets only to find an unexpected surprise and lesson at its end.

The author combines realism, adventure and fantasy. Interspersed among the tales are bits of knowledge like how bats sleep, the life of a joey, a look at glowworms, and not to drink seawater. The story is written in prose, but each had a poem inserted somewhere within. Alonso does a marvelous job with the illustrations which will help a child understand what is going on. In some cases the text could have been more concise and let the pictures carry the story.

Recommended for children and parents looking for fun stories with a different twist.
Profile Image for Melanie Adkins.
802 reviews23 followers
February 3, 2015
Oliver and Jumpy are best friends. They have so many adventures together. Oliver is a very handsome black cat. Jumpy is a beautiful kangaroo. Jumpy also has a child named Joey. The three of them decide to go to Monkey Island in story 4. Joey is kidnapped and Oliver must find a way to save him. In story 5 they meet Milly the mole and she takes them on an adventure through caves. She introduces them to Fairyland where they see the beautiful palace. In story 6 a new table is needed. The three go to an antique shop. The table they purchase proves to be even more special than they realize. It has a hidden draw that's holding a map. Each character and adventure is full of lessons and fun.

These characters will make an active imagination even more active. I love the bright, wonderful illustrations. Each one is a work of art. The writing is spectacular. The little in your life will be begging for you to read these books to them. I found the stories funny and sweet. It involves things your child already enjoys, therefore you have a win-win. I love the characters because even though they are animals, they are doing some very human things. Delightful and quick, they are perfect just before nap or bedtime. It's a lovely way to calm a child before sleeping. Perfect addition to any library.

I didn't find issues.

I gave these books 5 cheers out of 5, can't wait to read these to littles in my life. ~Copy of book provided by author in exchange for a fair review~
Profile Image for Teresa Kander.
Author 1 book184 followers
December 13, 2016
This delightful storybook contains three stories about Oliver the cat and his kangaroo friends, Jumpy and Joey.

In the first story, the three friends take a trip to Monkey Island. It's all fun and games until some monkeys kidnap baby Joey, and Oliver has to devise a way to get him back.

The second story takes the trio cave exploring with Milly the mole. The cave is actually the entrance to fairy land, which includes a magnificent palace of silvery glass. The fairy queen welcomes them, and throws a dance in their honor.

Last but not least, the little group goes to a market, where they purchase an antique table. Once home, they discover a secret drawer which holds a treasure map. The map warns that you must reach the treasure before the sun goes down, or it will be gone. With all the yummy sweet treats to tempt them on the way, will they make it in time?

All three stories are written in a manner that is easy for young children to understand,and the illustrations are clear and colorful. I look forward to sharing this with my grandson, and would recommend it to anyone with young children in their lives.
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Author 85 books190 followers
May 1, 2015
Stories 1-3 of Werner Stejskal’s Oliver and Jumpy stories end with the news that Jumpy is carrying a joey in her pouch. Little Joey is already peeking “over the edge of his mummy’s pouch” as story 4 begins. After packing “nappies, which are the most important item, a bottle, a dummy,” and other assorted needs, the friends take a trip to monkey island on the good ship hippopotamus. “Never drink sea water!” is a wise lesson, quickly learned, with nicely expressive illustrations. But children will enjoy pointing out many more details from the pictures as an adult caregiver reads the tale to them.

More explorations take place in story 5, where bats are introduced, with wise advice not to be scared of them. There’s a magical trip to a fairy castle, with nice advice for e-readers to enlarge and check out the details of dancers in a ring. Then comes a magical treasure hunt through Candy Forest to Ice Cream Mountain. With bedtime wishes for “the dream fairy to come to you tonight as well,” readers are bid, “Fairywell!” making this a fine collection to read at bedtime with small children; enjoy.

Disclosure: I was given a free ecopy and I offer my honest review.
Profile Image for Sandra Stiles.
Author 1 book82 followers
January 31, 2015
Oliver the elegant cat with a top hat invites Jumpy the kangaroo and her baby Joey on a trip to Mokey Island. Their ship is a hippopotamus. Their tickets are paid with carrots. Once on the island they find entertainment from the monkeys. They take a camel ride. Their trip becomes difficult when a monkey steals Joey and they lose all their food getting him back. While golfing Oliver meets Molly Mole who wants Oliver and Jumpy to see what she has discovered. They end up in fairyland. You must read this story to find out about their adventures. The final story was called “Treasure Hunt”. On a shopping trip Oliver buys an old table. While restoring it he finds a secret drawer with a treasure map inside. Take a trip with them to a land so similar to what you would have found in Willy Wonka that you want to stay there. These are simple and delightful stories. They are great adventure stories for that little adventurer in your life.
I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Profile Image for Marion Marchetto.
Author 31 books103 followers
February 9, 2015
I have many friends with grandchildren and great-grandchildren and I like to find new and different children's books to recommend. Let me be perfectly clear - I highly recommend the Oliver and Jumpy stories.

Oliver is an elegant tuxedo cat and Jumpy is a kangaroo. They are best friends. Joey is Jumpy's baby kangaroo.

In this, the third book of the series, there are three stories to capture the imagination of young readers. What fascinated me was the detail of the illustrations. They are fantastic. Together the story and illustrations make for a first class read. Youngsters will be captivated by Monkey Island and Fairy Castle.

I've looked at the other books in this series and believe they will be just as highly rated. In fact the introduction, at the time of my writing this review, is free for Kindle. This is the perfect time to introduce Oliver and Jumpy to your little readers.

I wish this would be available in print so they could be passed along.
Profile Image for Amy Shannon.
Author 120 books135 followers
February 14, 2015
Great stories!

Story 4: Monkey Island. Jumpy is the kangaroo. Oliver is the cat. Together, along with Jumpy's joey, Joey, they embark on a slow trip to Monkey Island, aboard a hippo and when they get there, they encounter some naughty monkeys. Story 5: Fairy Castle. Traveling underground with Molly the mole, Jumpy, Joey and Oliver make their way to Fairy Castle. The fairies celebrated the arrival of the strangers with a dance. Story 6: Treasure Hunt. Finding a treasure map in an secret desk drawer, Oliver, Jumpy and Joey went on another grand adventure. Each story is quaint, engaging, and easy reads for children, whether they are
reading the story or being read to. The graphics are remarkable. Both the text and the graphics match and tell the story. Well written and any child will love each of the stories. I like how the stories are told by Oliver's perspective. It's a unique way to share a child's story.
Profile Image for T.M. Payne.
Author 37 books91 followers
January 24, 2015
Book: Oliver and Jumpy - Stories 4-6
Author: Werner Stejskal
Publication Date: 2/20/2014
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 5 Stars


REVIEW

This is a very cute , very bright fully illustrated children short stories. We have Oliver who is a cat and Jumpy who is a kangaroo.

They go on many adventures together and each one tells of a new story to learn by. In the first story there is a trip and it involves monkeys who are very mischievous and the next story is a fairytale.

Children enjoy these books with all the pretty photos and color and adults will enjoy meaning in each story.
Werner Stejskal
2,490 reviews46 followers
January 20, 2015
Quite a fun read for this old man(guess I still have that little child buried inside).

Oliver is a cat and Jumpy is his friend a Kangaroo. They are joined with her baby Joey for these adventures. They visit all sorts of intersting places in the three stories collected here: Monkey Island, the land of the Water Fairies, and a treasure hunt where they pass through such wonders as the Candy Forest, the Chocolate River, and a mountain od ice cream.

Nice artwork with bright colors that small kids will love.
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Author 53 books110 followers
January 23, 2015
Oliver and Jumpy are cute adventure stories for children from very young to middle school. The illustrations are beautiful and colorful and will keep young children engaged as they look at each page. Older children who read can enjoy the story by reading them by themselves. These stories will engage children's imagination and keep them entranced as the story unfolds. With Oliver and Jumpy anything is possible in their stories from fantasy to adventure.

I was given this collection of stories for an honest and unbiased review. I would recommend these entertaining books.
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1,501 reviews15 followers
January 30, 2015
In this series of "Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 4-6" by Werner Stejskal we have: Story 4 - Monkey Island, Story 5 - Fairy Castle, Story 6 - Treasure hunt. Each story can be read separately, as a short bedtime story, or all in the same night. Parents are able to read to their smaller children and children up to age 9 will enjoy it too. The individual stories give a small lesson about sharing, not being afraid to try new things, and not procrastinating. Very enjoyable.
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Author 30 books177 followers
January 31, 2015
I haven't read a kids book in a while, but when Werner Stejskal alerted me that this one was free at the moment, I decided why not.

The Oliver and Jumpy series is about Oliver the cat and Jumpy the Kangaroo's adventures, told in Oliver's voice. It's a fun read, full of pictures, with this collection taking you to Monkey Island, Fairy Castle and on a Treasure Hunt. They're light-hearted and would probably make a great read for younger kids.
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Author 6 books88 followers
May 1, 2015
Oliver & Jumpy, Stories 4 ~ 6 are fantasy stories written to appeal to upper elementary age students. The illustrations are clear and full of beautiful colors but the printed area has very small print, which I found hard to read. I can picture this book as a printed book with larger print and be far more appealing to young readers. The fantasy stories were age appropriate for the targeted audience.
66 reviews3 followers
January 20, 2015
THREE FUN ADVENTURES..

My grandkids enjoyed all three of these stories, my oldest enjoyed story 4, my youngest loved story 5, and all of them loved story 6.. I enjoyed reading all of the stories to grandkids, perhaps a family member will read this great book to you..
Get your copy today and ENJOY the adventures.
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1,257 reviews109 followers
March 8, 2015
Oliver and Jumpy are back, this time, Jumpy's son, Joey had grown up and proved to be quite the adventurer. Here's what my kids and I thought of Stories 4-6.

Story 4
Monkey Island

Joey, Jumpy's son is growing up so fast and Oliver is excited to spend the day with him and his bestfriend Jumpy. Soon they went on a trip to Monkey Island and rode on a big lady hippopotamus. They traveled the seas and saw dolphins and Oliver, the ever curious cat, drank seawater and was shocked to learn that seawater is salty. (He's silly! my eldest said)

And then the trio arrived at Monkey Island where they were greeted by musically inclined monkeys, it was so much fun! Things became quite a scare though when Joey was taken by the playful monkeys! Oh no! My kids thought the monkeys were evil and they never want to read about monkeys ever again. Ha ha!

Story 5
Fairy Castle

Molly called Oliver to go underneath the earth and they discovered an enchanted river with beautiful and colorful fairy water lilies. Then they were taken to the Fairy Castle and met the Fairy Queen. They danced with the fairies and enjoyed every minute of it until they went home.

The kiddos thought the fairies inside the castle were snobbish at first, because their faces on the illustrations look angry and confused and chatty. The story was meant for girls (i have boys) so my kiddos told me, I'd better read this one to their cousins who love Princess Sofia the First. Ha ha, my sons are hilarious, they thought the water lily fairies were a good means of transportation, though.

Story 6
Treasure Hunt

"Arrive at the treasure before sunset, otherwise all goodies will disappear!"

My kids love treasure hunts. So they were excited to find that Oliver and Jumpy embarked on a hunt for candies and chocolates and all kinds of goodies! The bestfriends' first destination was Candy Forest. (Oh the candies, yummy! screamed my youngest one). The next spot on the map was Chocolate River. Oliver & Jumpy had their tummies full of choco water! Lastly, they went to Ice Cream Mountain and yes, they splurged and indulged with all different flavors of ice cream (my kids' favorite!) But because Oliver and Jumpy and Joey took their time in taking all the goodies, they weren't able to get the treasure they were looking for! Oh what a bummer :(
My kids thoroughly enjoyed this storybook full of colorful illustrations by Marvin Alonso and written by kiddie storyteller Werner Stejskal. You bet my kids had pleasant dreams after reading this :)
Profile Image for Kathryn Svendsen.
468 reviews11 followers
June 8, 2015
With three completely different stories, in three different places in the world Oliver and Jumpy will take your child on fun adventures where they will learn lessons that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Some lessons are purely educational, like camels are often called “ships of the desert”. Other lessons are life lessons such as learning to be sure to “put your priorities in the right order”. Everything is done in a fun and entertaining way.

The pictures are clear, colourful and sometimes funny. But then, so is our elegant cat Oliver. You’ll also learn the British words for soother and diaper as they are used by Oliver.

Oliver also likes to try his hand at poetry so there is usually a poem or two in each of the stories. Sometimes they work out great, sometimes the metre or rhyme is a bit off.

Young children will love the stories which will stir their imaginations and creativity. I’m sure these stories will spur them to thinking of other things that Oliver and Jumpy might get themselves mixed up in. I would highly recommend Oliver and Jumpy, Stories 4-6. I rated this book 5 stars out of 5.

I purchased this book on Amazon.ca

To see my complete review visit Shelf Full of Books http://kathrynsshelffullofbooks.blogs...
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729 reviews34 followers
May 11, 2015

“A cat, two roos and a mole floating in the air.”

Story 4: Monkey Island

Oliver and Jumpy and Joey go for a day trip to Monkey Island where Joey gets to ride a camel and gets stolen by some hooligan monkeys. Oliver bargains for Joey and the trip ends just fine. Phew!

Story 5: Fairy Castle

This is my favorite of these stories! Oliver and Jumpy and Joey help Molly the Mole in her tunnel figure out what strange things are going on. The pictures of the Fairy land are beautiful and imagine learning to fly and dancing with fairies! What fun and pleasant dreams you will have after this amazing adventure.

Story 6: Treasure Hunt

Oliver finds a treasure map inside an old table at a sale and he takes Jumpy and Joey on a treasure hunt. One warning from the map, “You must find the treasure before the sun sets.”

The three friends have many temptations along the way from candy and chocolate and ice cream. Do they make it in time? Was the treasure that important to the three? You decide.

I love this series of stories. Oliver, the cat and Jumpy the Kangaroo are fun characters and they have exciting adventures.

Marvin Alonso does a marvelous job of illustrating these colorful stories.

I was gifted these stories for an honest review.
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1,377 reviews70 followers
June 28, 2015
A great follow up to stories 1-3. The stories are good for kids, and while the language might be slightly too advanced for young readers to tackle on their own, they are perfect for reading to younger children while older children can read on their own.

Story 4 might be slightly upsetting for very young kids, as it has Baby Joey placed in some danger by monkeys but overall, these are fun, witty and engaging stories that are a pleasure to read and thanks to the beautifully colored illustrations, beautiful to look at.

You won't find a better pair that Oliver and Jumpy for your kids.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
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Author 1 book24 followers
March 15, 2015
Great adventure stories with pretty illustrations. With added feature to double-tap on the wordings to zoom in the words, both children and adult can read through the book with ease. The only downside is the background of the words, maybe could choose transparent background instead of sharp colour background like neon blue.

Note: A free copy of this eBook is provided by the author for honest review.
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23 reviews2 followers
July 23, 2015

Love this children's book author. The books are colorful and full of opportunities to open discussions of all sorts with your little ones. Very "educational" in terms of life events.
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Author 5 books73 followers
December 30, 2016
This is so cool. I did not know I missed reading this part of the series so when I found it I was really excited. Perfect for night time story time in households with very young readers.
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