The Boy & the Book

Written by David Michael Slater · Illustrated by Bob Kolar

A boy's love for a book turns chaotic, but can he learn to cherish its true value?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a wordless adventure, a boy discovers a beloved library book, but his enthusiasm leads to bent pages and tears. As the books hide from his rough play, the boy's sorrow at losing his favorite story sparks a change. Can he learn to appreciate the book's true worth beyond playtime? This tale explores the delicate balance between love and care, revealing how a gentle touch can transform a chaotic bond into a cherished connection. Will the boy's newfound understanding bring comfort and joy to both him and the book?

From the publisher

In this wordless story, a little boy finds a book that he loves at the library. It’s a match made in kid lit heaven. But not for the book. Sometimes the little boy’s excitement gets the better of him and the book suffers from possibly too much love: bent pages, tears, hugs, tossing, and shaking.

The poor book requires first aid from his friends. Every time the boy comes to the library, the books hide and plan escape routes. But when the book gets away from imminent danger in the boy’s hands, the look of loss in the boy’s eyes is enough to turn a tragic tale into a love story.

The boy soon learns that the book is not just an object and is so much more on the inside. He loves the story the book gives him more than the fun he had playing with it.

Bob Kolar’s charming and hilarious illustrations show how sometimes our love for a good book can be too much, but with a more gentle touch, books can give us much comfort and joy.

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