Philomel Books Stuck

Very good book, my kid and we loved it.

Nice illustrations and critical thinking story with lots of vocabulary words to learn.

My son could not stop laughing, he loved the book.

This book is always a favorite with kids in my kindergarten classes.

Libro muy divertito, imagenes bonitas. Me ha encantado y -increiblemente- a mi hijo de dos anos también. Es perfetto para ninos desde 4-5 anos. El libro estaba perfecto eceptuado un pequeno corte en la ultima pagina.

As some of you may know, our girls have gone to a wonderful play-based preschool here in our neighborhood. One of the only teacher-driven times in their day is storytime, which focuses on repeated readings of the same book throughout the week. One favorite book that both girls got to experience during their time at this school was Stuck, by Oliver Jeffers... So, what makes Stuck so loved in our house? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Stuck is just plain fun! Written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Stuck is the story of Floyd and his kite that gets stuck in a tree. Floyd spends the rest of the day trying to get his kite out of the tree, but nothing he tries works... Kids and adults alike root for Floyd and his kite, and we laugh at the absurdity of some of the things Floyd tries. A few times in the book, you think Floyd has finally come to his senses, but, alas... rather than climb that ladder he borrowed from a neighbor, he tosses it at the kite, too! In the end, Floyd uses a saw to save the day, but Jeffers throws a brilliant twist in this resolution as well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Silly story aside, Jeffers wonderfully draws children into the story! The opening page begins, "It all began..." so we know from the first three words that we're in for an adventure! Jeffers handwrote the narrative for the story, giving it an endearing and childlike voice. The illustrations range from simple vignettes to full-page spreads, and they're bright, colorful, and also laugh-inducing. Jeffers also uses small speech bubbles here and there that always make my girls giggle. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Though I tend to share books with strong social-emotional messages or lessons, we love books that make us laugh, too, and this hits the spot! Stuck is silly, over-the-top, and one that you and your kids will both enjoy reading over and over again. Stuck is also on my 90booksfor90days picture book summer reading list, so scroll back to check that out if you missed it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you liked this, check out: * Escargot by Slater * Du Iz Tak? by Ellis * Interrupting Chicken by Stein * Elephant and Piggie books by Willems

We all love this book. It’s one of those stories that manages to feel completely effortless yet brilliantly funny every single time we read it. Though it’s short, the mix of simple storytelling and clever illustration means it holds attention from start to finish. My daughters both join in enthusiastically with the 'STUCK!' moments, shouting them louder each time, and we all end up laughing together at the growing list of increasingly ridiculous things Floyd throws into the tree in a bid to free his kite. The illustrations are classic Oliver Jeffers - expressive, witty and full of little details that make you linger on each page. It’s always fun spotting new things in the tree at the end, and the absurdity of the situation makes it perfect for sparking conversation and imagination. It’s a quick read, which makes it ideal for bedtime when you want something light and cheerful, and it never loses its charm no matter how many times we go back to it. Like all of Jeffers’ books, it balances humour, creativity and warmth beautifully - a story that makes children giggle while giving adults a good laugh too. A brilliant, funny little book that proves simplicity and great storytelling go hand in hand.

I bought the book somewhat hesistant because of the other "so so" reviews, but I have to say the book is brilliant! My daughter loved it and had me read it a several times in a row. It is funny, witty, with a great ending. So typical of a child... It takes things to such an absurd level, in such a way that it is clear it's ridiculous... I empathise with those parents who fear their child may want to try throwing things up a tree too - but in all fairness, I doubt this would happen. I think we should give our children more credit, especially given the level of absurdity in the story. In any case, my daughter thought it was hilarious, and I was laughing out loud with her. The artwork is also brilliant with lots of funny details. A great read-out-loud story.

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