Walking Through the Jungle

by Julie Lacome

Book Overview

Follow a small child as he walks, creeps, leaps, and swings through the jungle in this lively adaptation of a familiar nursery rhyme. And what does he see? Wild animals! A snake, a tiger, and an elephant-to name a few- each hissing, growling, or trumpeting. Could they be following him? Hope they're not hungry! Full of thrilling exotic noises and bright tropical colors, Julie Lacome's jungle makes an inviting setting for playing an imaginary game of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564021378
• ISBN13: 9781564021373
• Release Date: March 1993
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.6" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Strongly supports early reading skills

When looking at the features that make a book excellent for early readers, this book meets the criteria across the board. It's motivating and stimulates imagination...just plain fun! The language is highly predictable, with only one word changing in each sentence. The rhythm pattern is catchy and easy for kids to join in. Unlike many highly predictable books, this one has several elements that shift during the story. This gives kids additional purpose for reading. One element is the how the little boy moves through the jungle and another is the variety of animals (and their sounds) he encounters. I use this book in nearly all my teacher training workshops as an example for supporting new readers or children with severe communication disorders. It is truly a gem!

An Instant Favorite

My twins (boy/girl, 26 months old) fight over this book daily. I read it to them once, and they both have said "again, again" ever since. It has great illustrations. They both enjoy making the sounds and "doing" the actions. It was an INSTANT favorite at our house!!