Author: Gregory Tang (on JOMB) Illustrator: Harry Briggs (on JOMB) Published: 2002 Scholastic (on JOMB) ISBN: 0439210445 Catchy, four-line rhymes and an energetic animal cast aim to take the sting out of multiplication long before the onset of Times Table Torture. More math on JOMB: On the Scale, a Weighty Tale Missing Math (A Number […]

Author: Jonah Winter (on JOMB) Illustrator: André Carrilho (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Schwartz & Wade (on JOMB) ISBN: 0375837388 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Gilded, stylized illustrations, scads of stats and lilting, laid back narration present an inspiring tale of persistence, power, poise and prevalent potential in this intimate look at the short but striking career of one […]

Author: Deborah Heiligman (on JOMB) Illustrator: Tim Bowers (on JOMB) Published: 2005 Marshall Cavendish (on JOMB) ISBN: 0761455310 Chapters.ca Amazon.com Sunshine, shenanigans and loads of jingly rhyme make this cheery little board book a perfect preschool pick. Other books mentioned: Kid Tea HOTLINE VOICES: Twin sisters Rosie (6) and Ronnie (6) tell us about their […]

Author: Wendelin Van Draanen (on JOMB) Illustrator: Stephen Gilpin (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Knopf (on JOMB) ISBN: 0375843779 Chapters.ca Amazon.com One wisecracking lizard, one over-caffeinated monkey and 200 pages of action, attitude and assombroso alliteration transform run-of-the-mill read-aloud adults into comedy superstars. Talk about the greatest power! You can check out Lucy & Bayla’s Sticky-inspired […]

Author: Beatrice Schenk de Regniers (on JOMB) Illustrator: Margot Tomes (on JOMB) Published: 1976 Marshall Cavendish (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780761455462 Chapters.ca Amazon.com With its chatty narrative, droll dialogue and playfully illustrated play-by-play, this plucky retelling of the traditional Slavic tale is practically bound theatre. Other books mentioned: Brave Irene The Three Sillies Cupid and Psyche […]