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Cover of Jack and Jill Flip-Side Rhymes (Flip-Side Nursery Rhymes)

Jack and Jill Flip-Side Rhymes (Flip-Side Nursery Rhymes)

by Christopher Harbo

Book Details

Publisher:Capstone
Published:2015
Pages:25
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1479560081

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

"Color illustrations and simple text give the original Jack and Jill nursery rhyme, along with a fractured version from the perspective of the Jill"--

Our Review

This clever board book presents the classic "Jack and Jill" nursery rhyme alongside a fresh, fractured version told from Jill's point of view, offering a playful introduction to perspective for young listeners. The simple text and bright color illustrations create an engaging read-aloud experience that transforms a familiar childhood poem into a new adventure. This dual-narrative approach encourages children to think about how different characters might experience the same event, making it a wonderful tool for building early narrative skills and empathy.

What truly sets this book apart is its interactive flip-side format, which physically demonstrates how a story can change when seen through another's eyes. The fractured rhyme is particularly effective at capturing a preschooler's sense of humor while validating their own experiences and viewpoints. Parents seeking creative picture books that go beyond simple retellings will find this imaginative twist on traditional rhymes both entertaining and thought-provoking. The book's unique structure makes it an excellent choice for sparking conversations about storytelling and different perspectives during shared reading time.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction