The Incredible Book-Eating Boy

The Incredible Book-Eating Boy | A bit different from the traditional bookworm

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	The Incredible Book-Eating Boy Philomel, 2007 - 32 pages average customer review:based on 15 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Like many children, Henry loves books. But Henry doesn?t like to read books, he likes to eat them. Big books, picture books, reference books . . . if it has pages, Henry chews them up and swallows (but red ones are his favorite). And the more he eats, the smarter he gets?he?s on his way to being the smartest boy in the world! But one day he feels sick to his stomach. And the information is so jumbled up inside, he can?t digest it! Can Henry find a way to enjoy books without using his teeth?

With a stunning new artistic style and a die-cut surprise, Oliver Jeffers celebrates the joys of reading in this charming and quirky picture book. It?s almost good enough to eat.

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eat it up

This is such a charming book! As so many reviewers have mentioned, the visual details are amazing. Yes, the story is simple, and I think that allows us to enjoy all the extras Jeffers gives us on every page. The plot is predictable to adults, but my son was quite engaged and even a bit worried when we read "This is the worst bit." My 4-year-old loves it and my 2-year-old repeated "monumental" multiple times while we were reading it for the first time. I really enjoyed finding a book with an obvious message, agenda even, that doesn't overdo it.

A bit different from the traditional bookworm

Oh wow! The elementary teacher in me just jumps for joy at this book! What an utter delight of story-telling and children's book-making at its most hilarious best!

Not only is there a great blatant message in the importance of education, but the story is told in a surprisingly nonchalant way in comparison to the over-the-top gorgeous illustrations that use its character as only a detail in wild book-related images.

The narrative happily trots along, not rushing, not stretching, just telling the story as entertainingly as possible in an awesome layout.

Awesome story, incredibly made book. Almost good enough to eat.

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My daughter loves this book!!!

My 3 year old daughter insists that we read this book to her several times a day. The story is really cute and the illustrations are well done and keep my daughter's interest.
I will get Oliver Jeffers' other three titles as well.

Fun book with great message about reading!

My 4-year old twins can't get enough of this book. I really appreciate the message about reading. It is extremely fun and whimsical. Something for both parents and kids

Another one of our favorites

This is a fun book to read. Have given multiple times as a gift.

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