I liked how the author wrote in rhymes. Everyone in the book loves the candy store man. He makes people feel happy. The candy store man not only sells delicious candy, but also shows the children in his community how to be kind and help others. Jazz music is a main point in the story. When the candy store man plays his saxophone everyone enjoys it. ( )

Jonathan London's rhymes and jazzy language tells the hip-hop story of a candy store man who arms are always open. The "cool" man who works at the candy store finds a lonely young boy and takes him under his wing to show him around town and teaches him what it means to be part of a community. The illustrations are very colorful, big and detailed. I loved the language London uses in this story and I know kids will love it too and get a laugh from it. This would be a fun read out loud book with a class and I know young kids will enjoy it. The whole book uses creative rhymes, for example: 'Oh, he's hip, he's hot, you'd like him a lot." Very fun and creative! ( )