Jay and the Bounty of Books

By Randall Ivey

"Children will love the thrilling events . . . Ivey's message shows how consuming and sharing knowledge can change the world. Chuck Galey's illustrations capture the playfulness of the story while emphasizing the dramatic effect of the premise."
--Mississippi Magazine

Determined to keep Jay away from watching cartoons all day, his mom takes him to the library. Jay is instantly captivated by the stories of adventurous pirates and fierce dragons, and he sets up a mini-library of his own in his backyard. As his mind fills with dozens of tales, Jay's imagination isn't the only thing that grows-he becomes a giant A national wonder, he finds fame almost overnight. To return to his normal size, he has to learn that sharing stories is just as important as reading them.

Extolling the virtues of reading, this story offers a humorous look at what could happen to a well-read child. The inventive plot plays with the idea that an avid reader can become not an enormous person but an enormous mind. Jay's experience as a "giant" book reader is an adventure in itself, introducing young children to a fun story that will encourage them to become great readers. Bright watercolors animate the action, drawing the reader into the imagination of Jay and his story.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589803728
• ISBN13: 9781589803725
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.2" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3