From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.When Jack finds himself on the naughty list, he worries that Santa will bring him coal. But Jack wants presents--lots of them. Will Jack be able to prove to Santa that he's not so bad after all?
Welcome to the laugh-out-loud and irreverent world of Jack, a new early reader series by the
New York Times bestselling and award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli.
Mac Barnett is the
New York Times bestselling author of more than forty books, including
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole,
Extra Yarn, and the Mac B., Kid Spy series. His books have won numerous prizes, including three E.B. White Read-Aloud Awards, two Caldecott Honors, and the
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. Mac lives in Oakland, California.
Greg Pizzoli is an author, illustrator, and printmaker. His first picture book,
The Watermelon Seed, won the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, and his book
Good Night Owl was a Geisel Honor. His Viking nonfiction picture book
Tricky Vic was a
New York Times Best Illustrated of 2015. He lives in Philadelphia.
★ "You better watch out for this excellent early reader." --Kirkus Reviews,
starred review
★ “Barnett works wonders with a limited vocabulary, packing the stories with humor, tension—and admonishments of Jack. Pizzoli’s scruffy-edged, emotive cartoons are just as funny, and he carries the comedy into drawing lessons and closing endpapers.” –Publishers Weekly,
starred review
★ "Jack is a rule-proof bundle of bunny-eared id who does as he pleases, and therein lies his considerable charm.” –BCCB,
starred review
