This Is a Serious Book
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

This Is a Serious Book

By Jodie Parachini, Daniel Rieley (Illustrator)

A serious book is disrupted by a playful Zebra and friends, sparking chaos and creativity.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.5/5 Goodreads · 489 ratings
32 pages· 245 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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In a world of strict black-and-white seriousness, Zebra and his lively friends crash the party with colorful antics. As the narrator struggles to maintain order, chaos ensues, inviting readers to join the fun. Will the book's seriousness survive, or will creativity reign supreme? Discover how a donkey's unexpected twist encourages young minds to write their own stories. This playful tale challenges the norms and celebrates imagination, leaving readers wondering: can a book be both serious and silly?

From the publisher

This is a very serious book. Nothing silly is allowed. There are no funny faces, no clowns, and definitely no shenanigans. A serious book is always respectful, and, of course, is always in black and white. But wait! Who’s this? Zebra might be black and white, but he is NOT serious. And he and his friends are ruining the book with their antics, parades, and parties! This funny and irreverent book that pits its narrator against its characters in a hilarious way invites reader participation and encourages kids to think about writing their own books and stories–just as donkey does here in the end. A joyful page-turner of a book that celebrates writing and creativity and will appeal to fans of The Book With No Pictures.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
245
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about imagination and playBooks about books and readingBooks about imaginationBooks about humor
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Publication
Published
October 11, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062470522

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