This is the second Jake book I have read and I loved it. It is Jake's birthday and he is making a list so he does not end up with clothes. His list is directly from the imagination of a young child, dinosaurs, pirates etc. When his aunt reads his list she asks him if he has any books. Jake responds that he has one but hasn't finished reading it yet. After a trip to the bookstore, Jake discovers all the gifts he has asked for in books. Of course his aunt buys him all the books he was looking at and more. He becomes an avid reader. I love that this shows children the value of reading and exploring books. Jake is such a lovable child that I am sure all the Jake books would be a hit with young children and older ones as well.

This is an early chapter book that young children (7 or 8) would be able to read themselves and not get overwhelmed. It would also be a great book to read with children about organization. This was a cute story but my only complaint is that the illustrations, which are cute and well done, are not in colour. For young children, colour would have made this story even more appealing.

Thank you Netgalley and Star Bright Books for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review. ( )