Jayden & The Magic Pants

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Reviewed By Alyssa Elmore for Readers’ Favorite

A preschooler must overcome a truly embarrassing challenge in the witty picture book, Jayden & The Magic Pants by Ashea Goldson. Jayden has a problem. A big, annoying problem. No matter what he is doing, Jayden can't help losing his pants. Whether he is eating, playing, or even reading, poor Jayden can't seem to keep control of his pants; they just fall down to the floor. It doesn't matter that he is wearing a belt, his stubborn pants appear to have a mind of their own. Jayden's classmates make fun of him and sometimes it hurts his feelings, but his teacher says that Jayden has magic pants. Jayden's classmates may laugh at him and get frustrated with his pants, but what if the teacher is right? What if Jayden's pants do have special powers?

A little boy discovers a secret about an unruly pair of jeans in the colorfully illustrated children's book, Jayden & The Magic Pants by Ashea Goldson. With fun graphics and an engaging storyline, this book is perfect for reading to young children. I appreciated that the illustrations were bright but simple, so as not to overwhelm a younger audience. Reminiscent of Dr. Seuss and Margaret Wise Brown, the story is written in a rhythmic manner, drawing the reader in and charming them to the last page. It is fun and teaches a valuable lesson. I was impressed with the protagonist's uncompromising attitude, despite being bullied. Jayden didn't allow the opinions of his friends and peers to get him down. That is a valuable lesson to teach a child. It is an entertaining story for the diverse reader.