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Ann Borrmann and her husband, Mark, currently live in a small town not too far from the wood field. She is the mother of four grown children and all her diligence has paid off as she now gets to be a grandmother. She enjoys indulging in her hobby, writing with a good cup of tea, and she hopes that this book will entertain the imagination of many little readers and story lovers.
Reviewed by Jamie Lee Wandel for Readers' Favorite
The Jolly Bupbup by Ann P. Borrmann is not your average children’s book. It is a surprising story of a little girl who lives in the forest with her two cats. An unexpected rainstorm carries her boat away. The little girl then goes on an adventure, always curiously hoping to find “Twinkles” in the woods. The child seems to make her own joy and implicitly models good behavior in that she doesn’t throw a fit when things don’t go her way.
First of all, I found The Jolly Bupbup quite refreshing. It wasn’t about what I expected. Furthermore, the language was playful and unfamiliar. I don’t know what “bupbup” or “jelly middles” are but they are cute and kept me wanting to read along. I think the illustrations fit the story perfectly. I could see this book being a favorite of one of my nieces or nephews. I would recommend it for toddlers to preschool-age children. The story is not too complicated but would be engaging for a little one. Even I was wondering what would happen next. The book includes a little poem at the beginning that would be nice for an early childhood classroom. The book is a stand-alone story but I think it could easily turn into a series. Ann P. Borrmann does a good job at picking up on some peculiar details while leaving other details unexplained to keep the young reader wondering what will happen next.
