The Giant Jumperee

Written by Julia Donaldson · Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

A mysterious voice claims Rabbit's burrow. Can his friends uncover the truth behind the Giant Jumperee?

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32 pages· 420 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD470L

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Bookroo's summary

When Rabbit hears a booming voice from his burrow claiming to be the terrifying Giant Jumperee, he calls on his friends Cat, Bear, and Elephant for help. Despite their efforts, the voice remains a mystery. Who is the Giant Jumperee, and what does it want? Join this delightful adventure to uncover the truth in a tale filled with suspense and friendship.

From the publisher

Two of the world’s most celebrated picture book creators, Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury, team up for the first time in this jaunty animal fable for fans of Room on the Broom and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Rabbit arrives home one day to hear a loud voice coming from inside his burrow:

“I’m the Giant Jumperee and I’m scary as can be!” shouts the stranger.

Rabbit’s friends Cat, Bear, and Elephant come to help, but they’re no match for the mysterious, booming voice. But who is the Giant Jumperee? Find out in this new read-aloud classic from internationally bestselling author Julia Donaldson, beautifully brought to life by award-winning illustrator Helen Oxenbury.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 420
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD470L

Themes & topics

Books about helping others Books about animals Books about sleuthing Books about frogs and toads Books about imagination and play

What readers & critics say

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“I was honestly expecting a lot more from Julia Donadson and Helen Oxenbury (albeit the illustrations are SUPER cute). The text of the story flip flops back and forth between rhyming and not rhyming, and the end is a little silly, but also not quite silly enough.”

Marmee

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