Walking Through the Jungle

What do our readers think of Walking Through the Jungle? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy joining in with the repeated rhyme, animal noises and actions, and they like guessing which creature appears next. They also find the bright pictures and simple language easy to follow, although the story feels quite slight for children looking for a more detailed adventure.

What does the Pageticker team say about Walking Through the Jungle?

Walking Through the Jungle turns a simple animal adventure into a wonderfully active read-aloud, with jaunty rhyme, teasing page turns and plenty of chances to hiss, growl, trumpet and stomp. Julie Lacome’s bright collage-style illustrations give the jungle real atmosphere without making it too frightening, while the repeating pattern makes this an excellent choice for toddlers and nursery-aged children who like to join in rather than sit quietly on the sofa.

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What is Walking Through the Jungle about?

Embark on an exhilarating jungle adventure with a young child who walks, creeps, runs, leaps, swings, and wades through the lush wilderness. Along the way, he encounters a variety of wild animals, each making distinctive sounds like hissing, growling, and trumpeting. This engaging, rhyming story invites children to guess which animal is making each noise, encouraging active participation and movement. Vibrant illustrations and rhythmic text make this a delightful read-aloud experience for young explorers.

Discussion ideas around Walking Through the Jungle

Brave or careful?: How do you think the child feels as he moves through the jungle, and which part seems the bravest?

Animal sounds: Which animal sound is the most exciting, surprising or funny, and why?

Moving like the child: How would you walk, creep, run, leap, swing or wade through the jungle?

A jungle adventure: If you could add one more animal to the journey, where would it appear and what would it do?

Looking closely: What colours, shapes and plants help make the pictures feel like a jungle?