This tale tells of a young princess who can’t laugh. On the other side of town, a lazy boy sets out to find work. However, doing everything his mother tells him, he ends up in quite a muddle, but can he still make the sad princess laugh?
Submerge yourself and your kids in this fun-packed story. Older children can even have a go at reading it themselves , or they can just sit and enjoy the story when you read it to them.
Perfect for reading aloud, this book is good for both boys and girls and boasts many colour pictures and phrases, brilliant for ages 4 to 6 (although adults can enjoy it too). Also the book Lazy Jack has won the Children’s Book of the Year Award.
There is a range of books by Tony Ross including: Little Red Riding hood (retold by Tony Ross), Naughty Nigel and I’m Coming to Get You. All of Tony Ross’s books are highly recommended for ages 4 to 6; however, they are also adored by older children.
Reviewed by Jessica , age 11

