The Fairview Review: Virtual Book Tour Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality

ABOUT THE BOOK

Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality

Written by Jennifer Nestor

Illustrated by Victoria Mikki

Ages 4-9 | 40 Pages

Publisher: BookBaby | ISBN-13: 979-8350953602

Publisher’s Book Summary: This heartfelt adventure follows a young girl named Jane as she tries to navigate the challenge of feeling different in her own skin while experiencing bullying at school. Though she is soft-spoken and quirky on the outside, she struggles on the inside—desperately wanting to belong. Escaping from an uncomfortable moment on the school bus, Jane has a vivid daydream where she enters the Jungle of Individuality: a place filled with animals who all have unique characteristics, just like herself. As she embarks on an incredible journey of self-discovery with some new friends, she quickly realizes her individuality is something she should embrace while also learning self-compassion and being brave when things get tough.

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MY REVIEW

Jane has a lot of things going for her. She has a loving and supportive mother, a dog, a cat, and lots of curiosity. But she is also shy. Her mother encourages her to embrace her individuality and reminds her, “you’re strong and what makes you different makes you beautiful.” When Jane dozes off during the bus ride to school she dreams that she has entered the Jungle of Individuality. She meets unusual animal friends there and begins to wonder if “her unique quirks really weren’t so bad after all.” After taking a swim in the “Waterfall of Strength” Jane wakes and heads into school feeling more confident. While Jane’s quirks are not explicitly mentioned, her animal friends all proudly talk about their unique features. Tim the Tiger has a mohawk, Avery the Ape has spots, and Claire the Cheetah wears a headband, but they all enjoy their individuality. As they tell Jane, “Sometimes, people distracted by their own problems can act grumpy toward us, but always remember this is not about you; it’s about them.” Remembering that advice as she goes through the day at school helps Jane feel more confident and at ease with herself. This is the sort of story that makes a good starting point for a discussion about individual differences and appreciating the variety of gifts, personalities, and other attributes that exist within a family, class, or community.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jennifer Nestor’s passion for writing grew out of her love for penning poems, song lyrics, and short stories as a little girl. Now a marketing and communications professional, Jennifer draws on these experiences as an adult and considers writing one of the best parts of her career. She’s always enjoyed the creativity and emotion of storytelling and is truly thrilled to share new stories that encourage bravery in young readers. Her mission as an author is to create imaginative books that make a positive impact and promote diverse characters who acquire strength, courage, and a sense of individuality through their adventures.

Learn more about Jennifer and her work at www.jennestorauthor.com

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