Jeff mack children's books

He doesnt seem aware of the literary potential they hold, but as objects, the possibilities for goofiness are evident. Using just four words, jeff mack has created a text with remarkable flair that is both funny and touching, and pairs perfectly with his energetic, and hilarious, illustrations. Macks greetingcardcute illustrations are generic to the point of blandness. He has also illustrated award winning picture books and chapter books such as eve bunting s hurry. Jeff mack has written and illustrated a wide range of childrens books, including if my love were a fire truck, hush little polar bear, good news bad news. Mack has created one of the most tactilelooking picture books in recent memory publishers weekly this book is best enjoyed oneonone because there is much to laugh at and talk about, from jeffs crazy hairdo, tangled laces, and other illustrations that belie his boasts to the globs of glue everywhere, and his final foiled. Jeff macks work is always fantastic, but i especially love look. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Mar 10, 2020 children s author and illustrator jeff mack will give a presentation thursday, march 12, at the hilton garden inn, 74 state st. The things i can do by jeff mack, roaring brook, 20 clueless mcgee by jeff mack, philomel, 2012 good news bad news by jeff mack, chronicle, 2012 frog and fly by jeff mack, philomel, 2012 hippo and rabbit in brave like me, scholastic, 2011 hippo and rabbit in three short tales, scholastic, 2010. Bunnicula is being ushered into one of the last childrens literature formats he has yet to invade. Born in syracuse, new york, jeff mack has written and illustrated a long list of picture books, chapter books, and early readers, including clueless mcgee, good news bad news, frog and fly, the hippo and rabbit series, and hush little polar bear.

Childrens teacher and librarian newsletter adult librarian newsletter. Childrens author and illustrator jeff mack will give a presentation thursday, march 12, at the hilton garden inn, 74 state st. Good news, this is a book kids will clamor to read again and again. Good news bad news by jeff mack is a funny childrens book that helps us see the good and differences in everything. Oct 01, 2012 good news, bad news is one of those books. Some of his books include as rubadub sub, were rabbits. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Jeff mack, authorillustrator of duck on a disco ball. His humorous illustrations showing the attentionseeking, funny antics of the ape are sure to delight a young child.

Childrens authors group signing with natasha lowe, jeff mack. Jeff mack s most popular book is good news, bad news. Comic books have always had a special place in macks life. He has written and illustrated a long list of award winning picture books, chapter books, and early readers, including the clueless mcgee series, good. Happiness is a choice, suzy liebermann, happy language kids llc, 2015. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Readers follow a baby snowwhite plush polar bear that has been brought to life by his owners imagination from the back of a whale with the sea spray surrounding, to a. The only illustration that shows movement or speed is a view from above of race cars on a track. The gender gap in childrens books is the real monster in. All the vehicles are driven by racially diverse figures with toylike, identical smiles. Jeff mack has illustrated many books for children, including hush little polar bear, which he also wrote, and the bunnicula series. Feb 19, 2014 following a dream to write and illustrate books jeff mack bill corbett.

I have loved jeff macks books in the past and i stumbled across this one at the library because it was set out as a featured title. Mack, jeff jeff mack spent his childhood drawing monsters, making comic books, and building haunted houses in his basement. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Jeff mack is an author and illustrator of picture and chapter books for children. Nov 14, 2018 kinney s wildly successful wimpy kid series focuses exclusively on boys, as does smith s wonkey books. Using only the four words of the title as text, the adventures of good friends optimistic rabbit and pessimistic mouse are explored through their contrasting dispositions. Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love. Following a dream to write and illustrate books jeff mack. Jeff mack is the creator of picture books and early graphic novel readers including hush little polar bear and the hippo and rabbit series.

Determined to make his father proud, clueless is on the case when the school bully is framed for stuffing the orchestra teachers tuba full of macaroni and cheese. Interview with childrens book author and illustrator jeff mack. He has also illustrated award winning picture books and chapter books such as eve buntings hurry. Bulletin of the center for childrens books will allow you to teach lessons about the importance of a good attitude savvyauntie. Kinneys wildly successful wimpy kid series focuses exclusively on boys, as does smiths wonkey books. Bean in the second adorable new picture book series from authorillustrator jeff mack that. He is easily one of my top five favorite authors for books to read with infants and toddlers. And his book, good news bad news, which has only four words in it, has been published in twelve different languages.

Monkey visits a school by jeff mack curious george meets mr. Jeff mack books, author biography, and reading level scholastic. Jeff mack has illustrated childrens books, one of which he also authored. Jeff mack has written and illustrated a wide range of childrens books, including if my love were a fire truck, hush little polar bear, good news bad news, duck in the fridge, frog and fly, hippo and rabbit and the mr. Monkey series, good news bad news, hush little polar bear, duck in the fridge, and look. Jeffs picture books, which can feel a bit like graphic novels for preschoolers, generally feature fun animal characters and subtly and deftly explore. Jeff mack has written and illustrated a long list of awardwinning picture books, chapter books, and early readers, including the clueless mcgee series. Hush little polar bear an impossibly cuddly baby polar beartravels from one magical place to another. A few of macks childrens books have characters with no explicit genders, but those that do. Story predictability and comic drawings make readers realize the absurdity and humor in the tale. Jun 02, 2017 good news bad news by jeff mack is a funny children s book that helps us see the good and differences in everything. It was truly wacky, and full of hijinks, as you might imagine. Mack creates a solid story arc using only the phrases good newsbad news, and his illustrations. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ah ha.

But as the sun breaks through the clouds, mouse makes it all better with a peace offering of the picnic basket and a hug. Jeff mack s work is always fantastic, but i especially love look. He has spent most of his adulthood doing the same things. James howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. Childrens authors group signing with natasha lowe, jeff. A few of mack s children s books have characters with no explicit genders, but those that do. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series tales from the house of bunnicula and bunnicula and friends. Good news bad news, jeff mack, chronicle books, 2012.

Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of childrens literature. Things that go vroom by sterling childrens books, jeff mack. The best childrens books of the year, according to bank. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.

Its hard to imagine a picture book with only one word, yet parents with more than one child will know that a complete story can be told just around the word, mine. In this newest offering, gorilla tries desperately to pull the boys attention away from the television, balancing books on his head and nose and performing bookish acrobatics, all the while exclaiming look. Jeff mack is the author and illustrator of many books for young readers, including hush little polar bear, good news, bad news, and clueless mcgee. Jeff mack has written and illustrated a long list of picture books, chapter books, and early readers, including the hippo and rabbit series, frog and fly in six slurpy stories and the clueless mcgee books. I was introduced to his work a few months ago when my 4yearold son. He has illustrated more than 30 childrens books, including ah ha.

Mine read aloud books for kids, funny childrens books mack, jeff on. Following a dream to write and illustrate books jeff mack bill corbett. Cassie is a childrens librarian at edmondson pike branch. Interview with childrens book author and illustrator jeff. Clueless mcgees dad is a private eye and clueless wants to be a detective just like him. Sleep in the snow, and dream of the places where sleeping bears go. Children will love this entertaining and silly book about good news and bad. He lives, works, and sometimes monkeys around in western massachusetts. Follow jeff mack and explore their bibliography from s jeff mack author page. In this newest offering, gorilla tries desperately to pull the boy s attention away from the television, balancing books on his head and nose and performing bookish acrobatics, all the while exclaiming look. Wabctv may feature just four short words, but its extralong on heart daily candy kids.

Cartoon illustration in comic book style, are fast, funny, and very satisfying. Jeff mack has 46 books on goodreads with 23890 ratings. He lives in western massachusetts, where he wrote the book the things i can do all by himself. Things that go vroom by sterling childrens books, jeff. Childrens book illustrator, author jeff mack gives a. Jeff mack is the author and illustrator of hush little polar bear as well as the illustrator of many books for children, including hurry.

It looks like it is the start of a series, so take a look. Jeff mack is the author and illustrator of many books for young readers including hush little polar bear. In addition, he paints murals that are displayed in libraries, restaurants and hospitals. One stands at the top of a rock planting a flag and declaring its his. Jeff mack s delightful book tells the story of two mice. Jeff mack has written and illustrated a long list of awardwinning picture books, chapter books, and early readers, including the clueless mcgee series, the mr. Jeff mack has drawn since early childhood, when he would illustrate his own stories, particularly about monsters, robots and pinball machines. Unfortunately, all the bad seems to happen to mouse, who eventually has a hissy fit that makes rabbit cry. Jeff mack has been drawing since he was in first grade and is the illustrator of many books for children including boo, bunny. I was introduced to his work a few months ago when my 4yearold son harry selected frog and fly from a library shelf. After spending five years as a fulltime muralist, he began illustrating childrens books in 2001, starting with linda ashmans rubadub sub, a bill martin jr. Mine read aloud books for kids, funny childrens books. Copyright 2015 by jeff mack all rights reserved email. Jeff macks latest book is another winner with his effective use of only two simple words.