From School Library JournalGrade 1-5–This lovingly rendered picture book details the events in Jordan’s childhood and adolescence that contributed to his basketball stardom. Cooper’s signature artwork, done in umber washes of oil, feature soft outlines and symmetrical tones of brown, orange, and blue. From a scene of children running wildly through a full house to one of Michael staring longingly at the bigger, older players competing on the blacktop court, the freedom of motion and the joys of athletic prowess and contest are indicated in each depiction of the characters. An author’s note details the superstar’s accomplishments in professional sports. At times, Cooper’s descriptions of the characters’ sensations seem convoluted and unnecessarily long, but the text is easy to read, and events are affiliated in a friendly, conversational style. While Jump! is not an necessary purchase, it is a visually stimulating one that will surely circulate among Jordan’s a lot of fans.–Anne M. Holcomb, Los Angeles Public Library
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From BooklistK-Gr. 3. Cooper, whose distinctive art has earned galore Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book awards, contributes both words and pictures to this stirring childhood profile of basketball legend Michael Jordan. Each double-page disseminate features powerful portraits of Jordan, from a wildly energetic boy to a high-school basketball star jumping for a shot in a long gatefold. Children who view Jordan as a deity on the court will take ease in Cooper’s stories, written in casual, conversational language, which portray the icon as a regular, energetic kid who worked particularly hard and from time to time failed. Cooper also emphasizes the help and encouragement that Jordan received, peculiarly from his coach, and Cooper’s focus on Jordan’s motivating rivalry with his older brother adds dramatic tension. The layout in a few spreads is awkward, with images divided by the center binding. Nonetheless, children will be grateful for this handsome tribute, which credits Jordan’s determination and support from others, more than his prodigious talents, for his glorious success. Gillian Engberg
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5 of 5 persons found the following review helpful.
 It sould have won the Caldecot 2005 Award
By A
Jump is a book regarding basketball superstar Michael Jordan, who was struggling through life as a normal kid, to become one of today’s most famous basketball superstars. I would commend this book to grades 3 thru 7 because of it is simple but dramatic text and extraordinary charcoal illustrations, both developed by Floyd Cooper. Cooper, who antecedently visited my school in fall 2004, tutored us regarding his style of art. Cooper exhibits a distinguishable way of art, which he may do superbly. After he washes a piece of canvas, or cardboard in oil or charcoal, he erases his layer with a particular kind of eraser to form lines that create a painting. This form of art requires a high-quality imagination and the skill to erase, creating a picture. The colors that he uses give rise to a historical looking toned background, one numerous ages may enjoy. I highly commend this book to young readers. This story concludes that seemingly regular children may make their dreams come true if they have a strong determination toward that goal, as Michael exemplifies in this story, anything is possible. Please enjoy!
0 of 2 persons found the following review helpful.
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I tell y’all what, this book ain’t for MJ, it’s for ev’ryone!
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