Jitterbug Jam (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards))

This captivating tale of a young monster overcoming anxiety and limitations is set in an enchanting otherworld full of critters, bugs, and surprises.

Bobo, a behorned, chimp-like creature with jim-jams, is afraid of a boy hiding under his bed.

With the help of his affable grandpa, Boo-Dad, Bobo confronts and befriends his intruder, discovering the true nature of his fears.

The story is told in an on-again-off-again folksy dialect, with muted colors, black outlines, and shadows that will both enchant and frighten young readers.

This charming visit to the other side of the closet wall will have young readers flocking to it "quick as lickety-split 'n' spit-fish." The art is beautiful, with carefully detailed bugs and critters framing Boo-Dad's story and covering the walls, Mama's dress, and the endpapers.

Don't miss out on this fully realized world where everything is opposite expectations yet utterly familiar.

With plenty of scope for the storyteller's vocal talent and with illustrations to savor, this book is a must-read for young audiences.