One Book Was All It Took
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Picture Book · Ages 4–+ · 2023

One Book Was All It Took

By Wenda Shurety, Amy Calautti (Illustrator)

One book triggers chaos, teaching a town about consequences and the magic of libraries.

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32 pages
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Violet's quest for a new story leads her to a book propping up the kitchen table. Her decision to read it sets off a chain reaction, plunging the town into chaos. As events spiral hilariously out of control, Violet learns a valuable lesson about actions and their consequences. Will this chaos lead to the library she dreams of? Discover the heartwarming journey that highlights the vital role of libraries and the unexpected impact of one small action. Join Violet in this colorful adventure that promises laughter and a newfound appreciation for the stories that shape us.

From the publisher

Find out how reading just one book can lead to a brand-new library in this lively chain-reaction story about actions and their consequences - however unintended they may be! Violet has searched her room high and low, but just can’t find a book she hasn’t read before. She wishes her town had a library a magical place full of adventure where she would never run out of stories to discover. But alas, on this particular rainy day, the only unfamiliar book she can find is the one propping up the kitchen table. Dad won’t miss it, right?… With a CLATTER and a CRASH, Violet’s actions set in motion an unstoppable chain of events that soon has the whole town in chaos! Young readers will delight at the playful, colourful illustrations, while learning an important lesson about how actions lead to consequences. The story also introduces children to the wonder of libraries, while highlighting their vital role in fostering literacy. One Book Was All it Took is the perfect tongue-in-cheek adventure story to share with budding bookworms. From the hilarity of the chaos that Violet causes, to the heart-warming reminder of the important role libraries have played in many of our lives, readers of all ages will find joy in this vibrant book. It is also an excellent introduction to the concept of how our actions can affect others, an important lesson for all young ones - especially Violet!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–99+
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about social themesBooks about new experiencesBooks about books and libraries
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Book details

Publication
Published
January 10, 2023
Publisher
EK Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781922539137

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