Stuck: A hilarious illustrated picture book for kids 3-5, from the creator of international bestseller Here We Are Unknown Binding – Picture Book, 26 April 2012

Never disappointed by this story

Oliver Jeffers is proving himself to be one of the most popular children's authors since the distinguished and ever-prominent Julia Donaldson. His construction of humourous stories will appeal to adult readers as much as his quirky drawings will appeal to little ones. ​This story is particularly quirky. It tells the story of a boy who gets his kite stuck in a tree and, in order to dislodge it, he throws up bigger and more elaborate things. Without giving away the story, let's just say a whale, some ladders and a neighbours house are involved. Definitely worth reading and treasuring.

I’ve bought several Jeffers books for my now 4 year old grandson and I love reading them with him. He can be a little serious, but this book made him start giggling from the beginning, leading to full-on laughing the more I read. He wanted me to read it again immediately, and seemed to find it even funnier the second time. He couldn’t seem to stop thinking and talking about all the things stuck in the tree and was very keen to tell his Mum later, laughing as he told her all about them. I’ve spent a fair amount of time with my grandson over the last four years, and I’ve never seen him react to a book or toy with such sheer joy.I normally rotate the several books I read to him, but today he greeted me at his house with: “Did you bring the ‘Stuck’ book because I want to read it every day forever?” Up to now his favourite funny books have been the ‘Dinosaurs in the Supermarket / School’, but his reaction to ‘Stuck’ has far exceeded those.Oliver Jeffers has written wonderful books, but I wish he would write at least one more as humorous as this one.

My 7 year old son loves Oliver Jeffers having spent 6 weeks learning about the author and his work during his first term at Junior School. I bought some Oliver Jeffer's books for him to read at home which he was so excited about. The author's illustrations are vibrant and the storylines are very engaging for children and adults alike. I read this to him at bedtime a couple of days' ago and he found it so funny ... his laughing was infectious and we ended up laughing uncontrollably as we read the book. 10 out of 10! Get it, read it, love it!!

I first saw this book, when my son brought it home from the library. After renewing it twice I had to get it for him. He said he liked the book because the boy can do anything silly and not get into much trouble. It now sits beside his bed and is read every night. The illustrations are lovely and easily recognisable as Jeffer's work. It is a fun tale that young readers will love.

I no longer have to read this story, I just tell it from memory and turn the pages at the appropriate times. But I don't mind that, it doesn't cause anger, unlike 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt (It's not a beautiful day, there's a massive snowstorm! And why are you crossing a river with a baby?!) Anyway, the drawings in Stuck are a bit rubbish, but they're supposed to be, and are excellently rubbish. The writing is genius, my boy repeats key phrases as we go, eventually shouting out his favourite ("AND THEY ALL GOT STUCK!"). Which isn't always great when you're trying to get him to sleep. I think my favourite line is "and a curious whale. in the wrong place at the wrong time." My favourite page is when Floyd gets an idea light-bulb, then reaches up and grabs the light-bulb, then flings that too. I'd also recommend 'Lost & Found' by the same author. Great for kids, and good for grown-ups too.

Just bought for my 2year 3mo year old. Was worried it would be a little advanced for him. I'm not even sure he knows what a kite is. But I wanted something new to read myself and I love Way Back Home and Lost and Found by Jeffers. My son totally got the idea very quickly and by the time the third or fourth item was thrown up in the tree after the kite he started giggling out loud. He clearly really enjoyed it and all the absurdity. And of course as he gets older he'll understand more of the story. My only criticism is that the text is in scrawling handwriting which is all very well for a 6 year old (or possibly it's more for the adult's amusement) but doesn't do anything for a two year old who is familiarising himself with the concept of reading and letters. But since I got it for the fun of the story, that is a minor complaint.

I love everything that Oliver Jeffers does. Where many children's books can, let's face it, be a tedious slog to get through over and over again, Jeffers' are delight every time. His illustrations are beautiful and complement the humour of his stories perfectly. Whether it's your first Oliver Jeffers book or just your most recent addition, Stuck won't disappoint. And, y'know, let the kids read it too.