Synopses & Reviews
For a small jaguar, Jag's got a great big roar, and she's a good climber, too. But the mighty hunter Jag has a secret: she's terrified of water. She worries about starting school, where there will be swimming lessons. "What if everyone laughs at me?" Jag asks her mother on the first day. Indeed, the other jaguars start jeering as soon as they hear her nickname. Just before Jag's secret is discovered, another student arrives and becomes the new object of ridicule. Torn between wanting to fit in and wanting to help, Jag finally stands up to her peers and her fears and makes a new friend.
Young schoolgoers will be inspired by Jag's feistiness and friendliness in this story about resisting peer pressure and trying new things.
Illustrated by Richard Bernal.
Synopsis
The multitalented LeAnn Rimes introduces a small but feisty jaguar who, afterbeing made fun of at school, stands up to her peers and her fears and makes anew friend. Full color.
About the Author
LeAnn Rimes started singing at the age of two and won her first talent competition at age five. At thirteen, she released her first multi-platinum CD, Blue. Since then she has gone on to break boundaries between country, pop, and contemporary Christian music with her award-winning recordings. She was the first country singer to win a Best New Artist Grammy and the youngest to win the Best Country Vocal Grammy. She made her motion-picture debut in Coyote Ugly and also recorded four songs for its soundtrack, including the hit single "Can't Fight the Moonlight."
Richard Bernal has won many awards for his work in advertising and television, including one from the Children's Television Workshop.