Jack and Santa

“Barnett’s textual restraint allows Pizzoli to ramp up the humor as pictures highlight just how bad Jack has been—and how good. The result is a humane and humorous secular Christmas story that offers the gift of supporting readers’ burgeoning decoding abilities with a well-developed, comical story. . .You better watch out for this excellent early reader.”

“Vigorous lines, a mock-scoldy tone, and a cheerful Christmas palette provide a seasonal treat for fans.”

“Jack is a rule-proof bundle of bunny-eared id who does as he pleases, and therein lies his considerable charm.”

“Barnett works wonders with a limited vocabulary, packing the stories with humor, tension—and admonishments of Jack. Pizzoli’s scruffy-edged, emotive cartoons are just as funny, and he carries the comedy into drawing lessons and closing endpapers.”

“Has everything that kids love and will help make them stronger readers. You can’t beat that.”