Gimme-Jimmy Paperback – March 21, 2012

Helps kids understand how to behave properly.Only had to read it a few times before my grandkids got the message and it helped with their behavior.Whenever they started acting up, I just asked if their name was "Gimme-Jimmy" and they quickly got the message.

GREAT book

This story is a perfect reading for primary levels. The main character is James Alexander, who had no friends since he wasn’t a good friend himself. His classmates at school gave him the nickname "Gimme Jimmy" because whatever he wants, he says Gimme!His father advise him to change, but he didn’t listen nor obey until Jimmy bumps into a big change that fix the problem. After his strange incident, Jimmy created a new polite set of rules for himself to treat others with respect. The classmates were excited with the change.It was a quick read, perfect for bed time or classroom read aloud. It teaches a valuable lesson for all children going to the stage of Gimme.I received a copy of this book for an honest review for Multicultural Children's Book Day 2019.

** Gimme-Jimmy by S. Cannon was provided to us free-of-charge by the author. **This review consists of two parts: 1. My son's review (he's 5) and 2. My review (The Mom). These are excerpts. For the full review, please visit us at our website: Mother Daughter Book ReviewsSON SAYS:What I liked and disliked about it:I thought that it was funny when Jimmy's hand grew, but I didn't feel sorry for him because he was being mean. It was a good thing that he learned to be polite and nice so that his hand could be normal. I liked the pictures where Jimmy's hand is really big, especially the one with the kids in the classroom and the one with the computer because he's trying to write something on the computer and he ends up smacking his face because he's frustrated. It was fun to look for the pictures of the other books because it was like a treasure hunt.My bottom line:I liked this book and I think that both boys and girls my age and younger and maybe kids a bit older would like it too.MOM SAYS:What I liked and disliked about it:I love rhyming! I used to live my life in rhyme. When my daughter was little, she would give me a line and I would respond with a rhyming line and vice versa. So, can I just say that I have a complete appreciation for someone who can write a whole book rhyming every two lines? As far as I'm concerned it takes a special talent to tell a story through creative rhyming. Here's an example: All of a sudden, he felt his hand swell; It was slowly enlarging and seemed red as well. It didn't hurt much, but it looked very strange, And Jimmy could see a remarkable change.I also really like that the story has a strong message regarding bullying and the consequences of bullying. By the end, Jimmy learns that bullying is bad but he also learns that when you act appropriately, there are other positive consequences. I like the inclusion of Jimmy's New Polite Rule which gives kids concrete ideas for how to behave. It's so easy to point out what kids are doing wrong, but what this book provides is direction for what behaviours are expected from them instead. LOVE that!I love the originality of the consequences of the always saying "gimme" - it's quite funny and it is well illustrated. I thought it was a brilliant idea to include the covers of the author's other books (i.e., The Magic Word and Peter and the Whimper-Whineys) as well as a character from one of her other books (i.e., Elizabeth from The Magic Word) in the book as part of a game of hide and seek. It is really clever marketing.My bottom line:I actually really, really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to children aged 3+. I've also had the opportunity to read another of Sherrill Cannon's books, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys, and enjoyed that one as well. I've actually found myself asking my kids, "Do you want to go to Whimper-Whiney Land?" when they start complaining!

This book is one of a series of books that the author has done to teach children manners. This time she approaches the subject of not sharing and being a bully, which by the way, has a running theme throughout all of her books.As with the last book I read from Sherrill S, Cannon, this books is somewhat of a "moral" book that takes note of ones actions. In this case, Jimmy who constantly takes things from people, doesn't share, and who is just not nice to people learns that he will be in big trouble every time that he says "gimme".I found what happens to Jimmy humorous but it also made the point quite well and he learns his lesson. Children reading this book will make the connections needed but will also find the humor in it too.As with all the books I have read from this author, her poetry is top notch and the illustrations that go with it always match well. Her illustrator is fantastic and she uses the same one throughout all of her books which brings a consistency I have come to expect.In the back of the book she notes that she has hidden some of her previous books within the pages of "Gimme-Jimmy". She invites the reader to see if they can be found. What fun!This a simply awesome book and a book that should be on the "must read" list. 5 stars from me!Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for my open and honest opinion. The views expressed here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~Naila Moon

Gimme-Jimmy by Sherrill S. Cannon is another great children's book teaching kids good manners and to share with friends. Gimme-Jimmy is a boy with bad manners who takes everything and claims he owns it. That's why he is called Gimme-Jimmy.Very soon, he faces a very unpleasant fact: every time he says "Gimme" his right hand begins to grow in size and becomes huge. He despairs and asks his father to help him. Father advises him to be polite with others and share with them. Jimmy needs to work hard to make his hand normal again. The story has a happy ending: Jimmy is a boy with good manners now and he shares everything with his friends. And his name is actually James now!I loved this cute book because it has a good moral. It teaches kids what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. The illustrations are wonderful. I would highly recommend this book for children of ages 3-6.Leyla Atke, author of Charm: An Amazing Story of a Little Black Cat