This Book Will Not Be Fun

By Cirocco Dunlap, Olivier Tallec (Illustrator)

A mouse's quest for order is disrupted by whimsical chaos. Can he maintain control?

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.4/5 Goodreads · 820 ratings

32 pages· 314 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where a mouse strives for order, chaos erupts with the arrival of fantastical creatures, including a Word-Eating Flying Whale. As lights flicker and pandemonium ensues, the mouse must navigate this unpredictable realm. Will he embrace the madness or restore peace? Dive into a whimsical adventure where imagination knows no bounds, and discover if the mouse can resist the allure of exuberance. This delightful tale challenges the boundaries of its pages, promising laughter and surprises at every turn. Join the mouse on his journey through a world teetering on the edge of control.

From the publisher

“*A 2018 Children’s and Teen Choice Book Award Finalist!

A mouse who acts as a careful custodian of his book tries to guarantee his reader some peace and order in spite of escalating chaos. For fans of The Book With No Pictures and This Book Just Ate My Dog!

A book is no place for tomfoolery, and this mouse assures us that his book is to be no exception. Just please ignore that Word-Eating Flying Whale, and—oh, no, the lights have gone out. Wait, what is THAT?! Nothing to fear. Everything is under control. . . .

Readers will delight as this charming yet uptight mouse is challenged and subverted by gloriously imaginative creatures that are like nothing you’ve ever seen. Will our little mouse succumb to the attractiveness of their overwhelming exuberance?

Newcomer Cirocco Dunlap delivers an on-point debut picture-book text that dances outside the boundaries of its pages. Olivier Tallec breathes extra lunacy into this nutty little world with his absurdist palette and amusing forms.”

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