One Jack
One sturdy board book for one proud new reader.
- 7.5 x 6.5 in board book
- Shipping added at checkout
The Jack board book, ages 2 to 6
give them their first “I read it!” moment.
Meet Jack, the mischievous pug who steals shoes and every little reader’s heart. A first book your child can start reading along with, made for first-time readers by a veteran literacy intervention teacher.
- Ages
- 2 to 4 read along, 4 to 6 first reader
- The book
- Thick board pages, 7.5 x 6.5 in
- Ships from
- New Jersey, packed by the family
The moment you’ve been waiting for
before they can read words, they can read Jack.
You’ve been waiting for the moment your little one picks up a book and reads it, really reads it, all by themselves. That moment is closer than you think. Jack is specially designed so that even the youngest preschooler can look at every page and “read” the story on their own. No frustration. Just pure pride and joy.
Because the very first time a child feels like a reader, they want to feel it again. And again. And again.
Why Jack works
simple. joyful. impossible to put down.
Five reasons a toddler’s first book should be this one, from a teacher who spent her career on first readers.
- 1
Readable from page one
Designed so that even a child with no reading skills yet can follow along and tell the whole story themselves. Confidence from the very first page.
- 2
A character they'll love instantly
Jack is a real pug with a real personality: goofy, lovable, and always up to something. Kids connect with him on sight.
- 3
Illustrations that tell the story
Robyn Trimboli-Russo's watercolor art is so expressive, children understand exactly what Jack is thinking and feeling without a single word.
- 4
A read-again-and-again book
Kids will ask for it at bedtime, at breakfast, in the car. Every time they read it, they get to feel like a reader again.
- 5
Board book built to last
Thick, sturdy pages made for little hands. It can handle everything a toddler throws at it (and Jack has probably chewed worse).
Meet Jack
a real pug, a real family, and a lot of missing shoes.
Jack is the mischievous pug who steals shoes and every little reader’s heart. He is a real pug with a real personality: goofy, lovable, and always up to something.
Donna and her daughter Elena share a wonderful bond formed through the gift of adoption. The stories of Jack are based on the hilarious real-life adventures of their forever family, which is why kids connect with him on sight.
- Robyn Trimboli-Russo’s watercolors tell the story, page by page
- A story a child can tell from the pictures alone
- Thick board pages that survive toddlers (and pugs)
- “She sat down and ‘read’ the whole thing to her stuffed animals.”
- “My granddaughter read it to ME. Three times in a row.”
- “I ordered a copy for every classroom.”
- “Fourteen. I know because I counted.”
- “How to read, and more than that, how to dream.”
What parents and educators are saying
real reactions from real readers.
“I bought this for my 3-year-old and she immediately sat down and ‘read’ the whole thing to her stuffed animals. I’ve never seen her so proud of herself.”
“As a preschool teacher, I’m always looking for books that give every child a chance to feel successful. Jack does that in the very first sitting. I ordered a copy for every classroom.”
“My grandson asked me to read Jack 14 times this weekend. Fourteen. I know because I counted. Well worth it.”
“You have taught us how to read, and more than that, how to dream. It is like you have performed a miracle!”
Quoted from teachmetoreadmom.com. Every child is different; experiences vary.
Pick your pack
one to read, three to gift, ten for the class.
The reader in your life is ready. A baby shower, a birthday, a holiday, a “just because” gift or a classroom staple: Jack earns a permanent spot on the first-book shelf. And the floor. And the backseat of your car.
- Moms of toddlers
- Grandmas shopping for a gift
- Preschool teachers
- Anyone who loves a child 2 to 6
Gift Trio*
Three Jacks, free shipping. One to keep, two for birthdays, showers and grandkids.
- Three board books
- Free shipping
Class 10-pack*
Ten Jacks for a classroom, a library corner or a preschool shelf.
- Ten board books
- Free shipping
*Proposed packs. Only the single Jack ($9.99) is live in the shop today, so every button opens the Jack product page; the Gift Trio and Class 10-pack are suggested additions with free shipping.
Coming spring
five little books, one for every vowel.
Jack introduces the characters. Next comes a set of five small early readers, one book for each short vowel, with very simple words and pictures. Made for the step after reading along. No price yet.
Free for parents and teachers
is your child ready to read? get the free checklist.
Donna’s Reading Readiness Checklist: the small signs a child is ready for a first book, and simple things to try at home tonight. Free by email, plus first word on the five-vowel set.
From the blog
five-minute reads from a reading teacher.
Questions
good questions, straight answers.
Something else on your mind? Message Donna on Facebook.
Buy Jack, $9.99What ages is Jack for?
Ages 2 to 4 to read along, and 4 to 6 as a first early reader. Younger children tell the story from the pictures; older ones enjoy reading it back to you on their own. The thick board pages are made for little hands either way.
What does “reading” mean for a 3-year-old?
At three, reading along means looking at each page and telling what happens, with the pictures carrying the story. That is a real first step: a child who feels like a reader wants to feel it again. Sounding out words comes later, and the five-vowel set is being written for that stage.
Where does Jack ship from?
Every order is packed and shipped from New Jersey by the family that wrote the book. Shipping for a single Jack is added at checkout. The Gift Trio and Class 10-pack are planned with free shipping.
Is Jack on Amazon?
An Amazon listing is on the way. Ordering here comes straight from the author, and it is where the Gift Trio and Class 10-pack will live.
Can you gift wrap it?
Gift wrap is not offered at checkout yet. Sending Jack as a present? Ship it straight to the child’s address and add a note with your order.
Tell me about the five-book set.
Five small early readers, one book for each short vowel, with very simple words and pictures. Jack introduces the characters. The set is planned for spring; join the checklist list below and you will hear first. No price yet.
