Stuck
Description
When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action . . . is to throw his other shoe. Only now it's stuck! Surely there must be something he can use to get his kite unstuck. An orangutan? A boat? His front door? Yes, yes, and yes. And that's only the beginning. Stuck is Oliver Jeffers' most absurdly funny story since The Incredible Book-Eating Boy. Childlike in concept and vibrantly illustrated as only Oliver Jeffers could, here is a picture book worth rescuing from any tree.
More Details
Author
Oliver Jeffers
Illustrator
Oliver Jeffers
Age group
6-8
Genre
Early Readers, Picture Books
Publisher
Philomel Books
Reviews
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A.I. GENERATED REVIEW
Oliver Jeffers turns a simple predicament into an inventive picture-book meditation on persistence, frustration, and escalating problem-solving. The spare text and expressive illustrations work together brilliantly, inviting children to notice visual jokes and predict what might happen next. It is especially effective for shared reading, though confident early readers can enjoy its playful logic independently. The story encourages discussion about stubbornness and creative thinking without preaching. Its deliberate absurdity is a major strength, but very young children may need help following the increasingly elaborate sequence, and readers expecting a conventional problem-solving lesson may find the ending intentionally cheeky.
