Once Upon a Book

Written by Grace Lin and Kate Messner

A book invites a girl into a world of adventure, but where does her heart truly belong?

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40 pages· AD530L

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Bookroo's summary

Alice's favorite book comes to life, whisking her away on adventures from deserts to outer space. As she rides camels and swims with fish, she discovers the magic of imagination. Yet, as her journey unfolds, she must decide where her heart truly belongs. Will she find her way back to the place she loves most? Dive into this enchanting tale and explore the wonders that lie within the pages of a book.

From the publisher

A Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2023! A Smithsonian Magazine Best Kids Books of 2023! From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner comes a modern folktale about the joy of reading. Once upon a time, there was a girl. She went to a place alive with colors, where even the morning dew was warm. Alice loves to imagine herself in the magical pages of her favorite book. So when it flaps its pages and invites her in, she is swept away to a world of wonder and adventure, riding camels in the desert, swimming under the sea with colorful fish, floating in outer space, and more! But when her imaginative journey comes to an end, she yearns for the place she loves best of all. Paired with vibrant illustrations, this lyrical, expressive story invites the reader to savor each page and indulge in the power of imagination.

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