Jimmy’s Boa Bounces Back by
Trinka Hakes Noble, illustrated by Stephen Kellogg. 1992. 32 pgs. New York, NY: Penguin Group. 9780140546545. Format examined:
Hardcover.
Annotation: Meggie recounts how a boa constrictor got
lose at a lady’s social event and caused a chain of disastrous events.
Reaction: The sequel to The
Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash, we learn, like the formula its predecessor, of an
unraveling chain of events, told in reverse chronological order. The ladies
social club is a far more entertaining venue than the farm, and using
descriptive names like Mrs. Greenleaf, Miss Peachtree, and Miss Ivy, allows
Kellogg to give expressive personalities to these ladies. The highlight of the
story, and by far the best illustration, is the culmination of the poodle
falling into the punch bowl, launching the chain of events.
Primary early literacy skills:
Narrative skills. The story has a
driving plot, showing a chain of events, demonstrating cause and effect, all
modeling effective narrative skills. Vocabulary also plays into it, as there
are a number of play-on-words, especially involving the names of the ladies and
their outfits.
Recommended ages: Ages 3
and older.
Tags/themes: Snakes, pets, garden
parties, social events.
Author site/additional titles:
www.trinkahakesnoble.com
Illustrator site/additional
titles: www.stevenkellogg.com
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