"This picture book with no pictures knows a thing or two about both books and kid-friendly comedy... Once children get the joke, they'll want to play it on as many of their grownups as possible."-. Hey, what kind of book is this, anyway? At once disarmingly simple and ingeniously imaginative, 'The Book With No Pictures' inspires laughter every time it is opened, creating a warm and joyous experience to share.
What do you think about reading books in English? You miss having pictures? Join along with this wonderful and award-winning book by B.J. Novak, "The Book Wi. Editorial Reviews A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2014 This supremely silly, entirely endearing book is one of the year's most delightful surprises.
B.J. Novak understands that if there's one thing kids like even better than pictures, it's nonsense words. Even better? Hearing nonsense words read aloud by your parents.
We've yet to make it through this one without the kids collapsing into. He is also acclaimed for his stand-up comedy; his performances in motion pictures; and his New York Times bestselling books, the children's book The Book With No Pictures and the short story collection One More Thing. A graduate of Harvard University with a degree in English and Spanish literature, he lives in Los Angeles, California.
No pictures but oodles of silly words and giggles. Read Common Sense Media's The Book with No Pictures review, age rating, and parents guide. This book is perfect for introducing fun into your one-on-one reading time with your children.
It contains no pictures, as the title suggests, but it is full of imagery and creativity. Reading to Kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. B.J.
Novak's The Book with No Pictures has inspired a new wave of children's literature. Authors and publishers have taken note of its success, experimenting with unconventional formats that promote engagement without relying on visuals. The Book With No Pictures is an intriguing name and concept for a children's book.
Or at least it seemed that way to me at first when an article on the subject caught my eye. The idea was novel and the kids certainly responded positively. Still, something nagged at me as I watched a clip of B.J.
Novak reading his book, The Book With No Pictures, to children in grades K.