About This Book
"Jack Goes West" is the delightful start to a new early reader series by Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli, perfect for children aged 4-8. It follows Jack, a charmingly mischievous monkey, and his companion, the Lady, as they travel by train to a ranch filled with horses and cows. The story takes an unexpected turn when a bank robbery occurs, prompting a playful inquiry into Jack's potential involvement. With its rhythmic text and engaging plot, this book is designed to be a "read-aloud perfect" experience, akin to the popular Elephant and Piggie series, fostering early literacy and sparking conversations about good choices and consequences.
A new early reader series by award-winning and bestselling creators Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli. Jack lives with his friends. He is a good monkey, but he can also be bad. IN THIS BOOK: *Jack and the Lady ride on a train. *They stay at a ranch with horses and cows. *Someone robs a bank. NOW WHO WOULD DO THAT, JACK? A perfect read-aloud with snappy, rhythmic text, this series is destined to delight fans of Elephant and Piggie.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What do you think makes Jack a "good" monkey and a "bad" monkey?
2
What are some things you like about traveling by train?
3
If you were at the ranch, what animal would you want to see first?
4
What do you think happened during the bank robbery?
5
How do you think Jack felt when someone asked, "Who would do that, Jack?"
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