This picture book shows students that literature can “come to life.” As Merl and Jasper travel through different stories in search of food each story becomes a real experience for them. Students will become invested in the story because of the connections they will make between literary pieces. Educators can use this book to show students how they can metaphorically travel to different places through literature and drawings. The illustrations complimented the text well. The main characters, Jasper and Merl, were the only black and white illustrations in the book, making it easy for readers to visually follow their story. The other classic stories that were represented through illustrations were done in such a way that children would be able to easily recognize them. ( )