Jeff Goes Wild

For rainy day reads or as
motivation for the littlest readers, this adorable and affirming picture book
adventure from author/illustrator Angie Rozelaar is perfect for fans of Lions
Lessons and Max the Brave!

Bursting with
vibrant colors and adorable illustrations, this story follows one little cat
named Jeff as he imagines himself as a ferocious tiger in the jungle where he
can be free from the rules of indoors! Escaping in his imagination to exercise
his wild side, Jeff meets other animals in the jungle. With their help, Jeff
learns to appreciate himself for who he is: not a tiger, but a little kitty who
can be just as wild.

With an uplifting
message for young readers and text with call-and-response, jaunty refrains, and
rhyme throughout, Jeff Goes Wild is perfect for read-alouds and will have
everyone roaring along with Jeff as he goes wild!

"Rozelaar (The Great Pumpkin Contest) creates a playful space of repetition children will want to reenact as Jeff shows off his claws and bellows a mighty roar. Gouache and collage are used for the digital artwork, which brings movement, depth, and dynamism to the spreads. Jeff’s sassiness and cleverness sparkle across his face and in words, especially when he meets the dream tiger, and he quickly adapts without losing his sense of self. VERDICT Every library needs Jeff to empower children to be themselves, dream big, and that it’s okay to be a little wild." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"Rozelaar’s hand-painted cut-paper collage artwork is lovely . . . Perhaps this book will find its home in the lap of a cat-loving child . . . " - Booklist