As Miss Jellaby takes her class on a nice Nature Walk through a most extraordinary jungle, Tim tries to tell her that they are being followed by a very hungry boa constrictor. But Miss Jellaby, a nature lover, doesn’t listen until it is almost too late…
Reviews of A Nice Walk in the Jungle
“The words of this cautionary tale are beautifully judged.’ Junior Bookshelf, UK
‘Young readers will enjoy the silly situation and delight in spying all the animals – hidden in the colorful illustrations – that of course Miss Jellaby fails to see. Amusing fare from Australia.’ The Horn Book Magazine,USA
‘Nan Bodsworth’s colorful step into wry humor and intrigue … Dazzling double-page-spread paintings offer a feast of clever details to pore over.’ The Horn Book Magazine,USA
‘Nan Bodsworth’s are no ordinary tales, and A Nice Walk in the Jungle is no exception.’ Magpies, Australia
‘The incredibly detailed, brightly coloured, double-page illustrations are a great attraction and many minutes can be spent spotting and discussing the various life forms visible. There is sufficient rhythm and repetition in the text to appeal to the very young reader/listener, complemented by interesting word usage (piranhas, herbivores, carnivores, boa constrictor…). The book also introduces some basic environmental themes of survival, predation, life cycles.
Be warned – children will not be satisfied with just one reading! However, A Nice Walk in the Jungle is appealing enough to make multiple readings enjoyable for both adult and child. The humorous conclusion is particularly satisfying.’ NSW Association for Gifted and Talented Children
A Nice Walk in the Jungle has been published by Viking Kestrel 1989 ISBN 0 67082476 3 in hardback; Puffin Books 1990 ISBN 0 14 054127 6 in paperback & 2004 ISBN: 9780140545364 in paperback. https://www.penguin.com.au/books/a-nice-walk-in-the-jungle-9780140541274