Good News, Bad News by Jeff Mack (Published by Chronicle Books)

Review by Chris Singer

About the author (from Amazon.com):
Jeff Mack is the author and illustrator of many books for young readers including Hush Little Polar Bear, Frog and Fly, and Clueless McGee. He lives carefree in Western Massachusetts where all the clouds have silver linings and everyone’s glass is half-full. Visit him online at www.jeffmack.com.

About the book (from Amazon.com):
Good news, Rabbit and Mouse are going on a picnic. Bad news, it is starting to rain. Good news, Rabbit has an umbrella. Bad news, the stormy winds blow the umbrella (and Mouse!) into a tree.

So begins this clever story about two friends with very different dispositions. 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.

My take on the book:
This has become an instant favorite in our home and for a variety of reasons. The artwork is fun and the expressions on the animals really convey their emotions very nicely. This is an excellent book for toddlers and young preschoolers. The cause and effect nature of the story is really relatable to young readers and will elicit lots of giggles.

We’re big fans of wordless picture books and although not completely wordless (Mack uses only 4 words in the story), I love that my daughter can look at the pictures and determine what is going on and tell me the story. We’ll definitely be looking for more books from Jeff Mack to enjoy!

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