Sky-High Guy
PreSchool-Grade 2—Jack and his action figure, Guy, return for another adventure. Real-life brothers Jack and Gus, who appeared inBelow(Holt, 2006), again pose for photographs that Crews uses as the basis for photo-collage illustrations. Little brother Gus has a more prominent role this time around, as the boys must work together to rescue skydiving Guy when he gets caught in a tree. The authenticity of Crews's illustrations makes it easy for readers to access Jack's imagination. Whether looking up at the toy or gazing down at Jack and Gus, the author's varied point of view draws readers into the action. Jack worries about what might happen to Guy if he is left up in the tree too long. Threats are depicted as white line drawings over color photographs that blend reality and imagination perfectly. Clearly, Jack starts out thinking of himself and Guy as the perfect team, but learns that including Gus in adventures is more fun for everyone. Children will relate to the brothers' plight and enjoy the story's positive message.—Lisa Glasscock, Columbine Public Library, Littleton, CO(c) Copyright 2010.  Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc.  No redistribution permitted.