Joey and Jet in Space (Richard Jackson Books (Atheneum Hardcover)) [Hardcover]

James Yang (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Richard Jackson Books (Atheneum Hardcover)

Jet!

Where IS that dog?

No one has seen him...

not the space pilots,

nor the robots,

nor the multi-armed

thingamabob.

Maybe YOU will be the one to help Joey find him!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2–The boy and the dog introduced in Joey and Jet (S & S, 2004) are back for another adventure. Jet flies off into the far reaches of outer space to chase a bone, and Joey can't find him. He asks space ships, moons, satellites, and planets if they have seen Jet. On one especially wonderful spread, Joey asks four robots if they have seen the dog and the text is playfully positioned to reflect robot-speak. Then he hears Earth to Joey! Earth to Jet! It's Mom calling them to lunch, and readers see them in their yard playing with robots and space ships. This clever story is visually engaging, and the digital pen-and-ink cartoons have appealing and humorous retro imagery. The text is simple, the concept holds interest, and the narrative is right on target for the intended audience. This is a fun book to share with children who love trucks, trains, and more far-flung gadgets.–JoAnn Jonas, Chula Vista Public Library, San Diego, CA
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About the Author

James Yang's prize-winning work has appeared in many magazines, including Graphis, Newsweek, Forbes, Fortune, and Sports Illustrated, as well as in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

When Joey and Jet, his first book for children, was published in 2004, Publishers Weekly praised it as "visually enticing." The Horn Book described it as "a minimal-vocabulary depiction of boy and dog [which] quickly segues into a lively tour of prepositions...a comical and satisfying story." Booklist called it a "clever, energetic romp." Kirkus Reviews declared it "an excellent introduction to what can usually be a difficult concept for youngsters." And School Library Journal said "libraries will want to fetch copies for themselves."

The designer of "Clockman," a sculpture on display at the National Museum of American History, Mr. Yang and his wife live in New York City.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books (May 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689869274
• ISBN-13: 978-0689869273
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #446,432 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another gem from James Yang, May 11, 2006

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Brett Young "BamaNation" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Joey and Jet in Space (Richard Jackson Books (Atheneum Hardcover)) (Hardcover)

James Yang has an amazing ability to put the right colors on the page. The illustrations in this book - just like Joey & Jet I - leap off the page is an incredibly unique style.

If you have young children who love books - or just want a book with illustrations attractive enough to put in a frame and hang on your child's wall - this is the book for you. Your kids will thank you !

5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch, July 9, 2009

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J. Blair (Erlanger, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Joey and Jet in Space (Richard Jackson Books (Atheneum Hardcover)) (Hardcover)

I first got this from the library when my son was about 18 months old, and the first time we read it, we re-read it about 10 times. He loved it from the start and now, at age 3, we still read it on a regular basis.

The illustrations, the timing and the fantasy world all blend to create a wonderful tale of a boy and his dog.

We read this before the original Joey and Jet, and like The Empire Strikes Back, this is one of the few instances where the sequel is better than the original.