This Is a Serious Book
This Is a Serious Book

This Is a Serious Book

Written by Jodie Parachini & illustrated by Daniel Rieley
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
8
Words per page
Oct 11, 2016
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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.

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    Author
    Jodie Parachini

    JODIE PARACHINI is an American author and editor currently living in London. She is the author of multiple books for children, including This is a Serious Book and The Perfect Job for an Elephant.

    Illustrator
    Daniel Rieley

    Daniel Rieley is a British freelance illustrator. He studied at The Arts Institute Bournemouth, and his illustration projects include picture books, advertising, print, and card design.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780062470522
Publication Date
October 11, 2016
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Original Publication Date
October 11, 2016
Page Count
32
Words Per Page
8
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2015044302

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Core Score - 45%

Still needs the basics.

Depth Score - 18%

Just the barebones.

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