Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I don't)

Written by Barbara Bottner · Illustrated by Michael Emberley

Part of the Miss Brooks series

A reluctant reader meets her match in a surprising book choice during Book Week.

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,200 ratings

32 pages· 501 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD560L

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Bookroo's summary

Missy, a first-grader with no interest in reading, dismisses every book her librarian suggests. As Book Week approaches, Miss Brooks is determined to find the perfect story to captivate Missy. Will a tale about a repulsive ogre finally spark her love for reading? Discover the unexpected book that might change everything for this discerning young reader. Join the playful journey through the library's shelves, celebrating the diverse tastes of children and the persistence of librarians who strive to find the right book for every child.

From the publisher

A first-grade girl who does not like to read stubbornly resists her school librarian’s efforts to convince her to love books until she finds one that might change her mind.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 501
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD560L

Themes & topics

Books about reading Books about the library Books about school Books about books and reading Books about social themes

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“The teacher in this book really puts a lot of effort into helping her students fall in love with reading! One little girl doesn't think she'll ever love a book as much as her teacher, as the books she sees are all too pink or flowery. She eventually finds a book about ogres that she falls in love with and shares with her entire class, and it just goes to show that there is a book for everyone--if you don't love reading, you simply haven't found the right book!”

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