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The Incredible Book Eating Boy
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The Incredible Book Eating Boy Hardcover - 2007

by Oliver Jeffers; Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)

Like many children, Henry loves books. But Henry doesn't like to readbooks, 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 hisfavorite). And the more he eats, the smarter he gets he's on his wayto being the smartest boy in the world! But one day he feels sick to hisstomach. 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 Jefferscelebrates the joys of reading in this charming andquirky picture book. It's almost good enough to eat.


Summary

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.

From the publisher

 Oliver Jeffers (www.oliverjeffersworld.com) makes art and tells stories. His books include How to Catch a Star; Lost and Found, which was the recipient of the prestigious Nestle Children’s Book Prize Gold Award in the U.K. and was later adapted into an award-winning animated film; The Way Back Home; The Incredible Book Eating Boy; The Great Paper Caper; The Heart and the Bottle, which was made into a highly acclaimed iPad application narrated by Helena Bonham Carter; Up and Down, the New York Times bestselling Stuck; The Hueys in the New Sweater, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year; and This Moose Belongs to Me, a New York Times bestseller. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Oliver now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
 

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  • Title The Incredible Book Eating Boy
  • Author Oliver Jeffers; Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 3/20/07
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Philomel Books, New York
  • Date 2007-05-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780399247491 / 0399247491
  • Weight 0.98 lbs (0.44 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.33 x 8.93 x 0.47 in (28.78 x 22.68 x 1.19 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 550
  • Library of Congress subjects Boys, Food habits
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006026279
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

Media reviews

This well-done package will charm its audience. The snappy text works well for reading aloud, but older children will enjoy exploring the subtle details hidden in the illustrations and backgrounds.
-School Library Journal, starred review

Citations

  • Booklist, 04/01/2007, Page 57
  • Criticas, 09/17/2007, Page 1
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2007, Page 305
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 03/15/2007, Page 280
  • Publishers Weekly, 04/30/2007, Page 160
  • School Library Journal, 06/01/2007, Page 108

About the author

Oliver Jeffers (www.oliverjeffersworld.com) makes art and tells stories. His books include How to Catch a Star; Lost and Found, which was the recipient of the prestigious Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award in the U.K. and was later adapted into an award-winning animated film; The Way Back Home; The Incredible Book Eating Boy; The Great Paper Caper; The Heart and the Bottle, which was made into a highly acclaimed iPad application narrated by Helena Bonham Carter; Up and Down, the New York Times bestselling Stuck; The Hueys in the New Sweater, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year; and This Moose Belongs to Me, a New York Times bestseller. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Oliver now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
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