Summary
Two funny, unlikely friends–a thoughtful, deliberate sloth and an impulsive, impatient fox–make their big debut in this hilarious new picture book celebrating friendship and the wonderful ways in which we’re all different.
Best friends Jasper and Ollie decide to go to the pool. On your mark, get set … WAIT! As Jasper races ahead-crashing into the mailman, speeding past the ice cream truck-Ollie takes his sweet time, pausing to admire a butterfly, smell a daisy, and help the mailman pi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780525645214 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0525645217 |
| Author: | Alex Willan |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Doubleday Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 28 May 2019 |
| Weight: | 489g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“A hilarious and lively romp that sneaks in a message about the importance of patience and will have its readers hoping for some follow-up adventures of the ‘odd couple’ friends.“—School Library Journal“Forget the tortoise and the hare, this tale of friendship between an unhurried sloth and a wild fox is a funnier version of those famous opposites, and one that will have kids wondering whether they’re more like the deliberate Ollie or the frenetic Jasper.”—ReadBrightly.comChildren’s Book Council “Hot Off the Press” selection
About The Author
Alex Willan
ALEX WILLAN is the author and illustrator of Jasper & Ollie and Jasper & Ollie Build a Fort. Alex grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was seldom seen without his sketchbook in hand. His love of drawing led him to earn a BFA in illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. Alex has exhibited in art galleries and has painted murals, theater sets, and squirmy kids’ faces, but his true love has always been children’s books. He lives in Chicago with his dog, Harley.
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