libraryrobin's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyed the artwork, it was true to the cartoon characters from the original series. Not a fan of giving these characters dialogue, it ruins the series for me. This book is a metafiction title similar to the classic 'Monster At The End Of This Book'. It might be a fun lap book with a toddler.
fernandie's review against another edition
3.0
I was excited by the concept of this book, but wound up being a bit disappointed by the length. Although it's a typical picture book length of 30 pages, it feels too short. (Probably because there's not much text on each pages and the illustrations are not very elaborate.)
That being said, it is still a funny interactive book that kids will get a kick out of.
Note: I received a digital galley of this book through NetGalley.
That being said, it is still a funny interactive book that kids will get a kick out of.
Note: I received a digital galley of this book through NetGalley.
kittykult's review against another edition
5.0
Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley.
A colorful, interactive book in which Tom breaks the fourth wall to enlist the help of the reader in catching that pesky Jerry. Children will delight in flipping pages quickly or slowly according to Tom's directions, shaking the book, and other activities that can give hyper kids an outlet before bedtime.
A colorful, interactive book in which Tom breaks the fourth wall to enlist the help of the reader in catching that pesky Jerry. Children will delight in flipping pages quickly or slowly according to Tom's directions, shaking the book, and other activities that can give hyper kids an outlet before bedtime.
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
This book will be a bit of nostalgia for parents and grandparents, bringing back those cartoons we watched after school (before there were cable channels). Tom chases Jerry through the entire book, with classic mishaps along the way such as angering a large dog or getting his tail caught in a mousetrap. The inky footprints Jerry leaves behind are reminiscent of the Pink Panther leaving a trail for Inspector Clouseau, either in the movie credits or in their own Saturday morning show. Tom's directions to the reader create an added layer of interaction with the book as he urges us to turn the page, shake the book, etc. to help him catch Jerry.
With the success of similar books such as Tap the Magic Tree and Don't Push the Button, this approach to picture books has proven its charm. This new addition to the group will provide a fun time for kids and adults alike.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
With the success of similar books such as Tap the Magic Tree and Don't Push the Button, this approach to picture books has proven its charm. This new addition to the group will provide a fun time for kids and adults alike.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
absoluteshannonigans's review against another edition
3.0
Full Disclosure: I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher through netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
3/5
ebook or paper/board book? Classic characters. Interactive fun.
Full Review: http://herfreereads.blogspot.com/2014/05/theres-mouse-hiding-in-this-book-by.html
Goodreads Note: Please disregard the date I have set above. I do not want children's books to count towards my Goodreads yearly challenge so I have backdated my completion date to Dec 31, 2013. The actual date I finished reading/reviewing is Apr 21, 2014. I will be correcting this at the end of the year/upon completion of the challenge.
3/5
ebook or paper/board book? Classic characters. Interactive fun.
Full Review: http://herfreereads.blogspot.com/2014/05/theres-mouse-hiding-in-this-book-by.html
Goodreads Note: Please disregard the date I have set above. I do not want children's books to count towards my Goodreads yearly challenge so I have backdated my completion date to Dec 31, 2013. The actual date I finished reading/reviewing is Apr 21, 2014. I will be correcting this at the end of the year/upon completion of the challenge.
sonshinelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I like picture books that have interactive elements.
librarianryan's review
3.0
Tom and Jerry are always fun (even though I am old school and still think they should not talk.) They try to add elements similar to "Press Here" but they do not work as well as they should. I think this title will be more fun in print then it is digital, but we shall see.
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