This Is Not That Kind of Book

Written by Christopher Healy · Illustrated by Ben Mantle

A book that defies genres, shifting with every page turn.

3.8 Goodreads · 516 ratings

40 pages· 1,073 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 530L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a book that refuses to be pinned down. From fairy tales to pirate adventures, each page offers a new twist, keeping readers guessing. Characters from every corner of the picture-book universe collide in this ever-changing narrative. Just when you think you know where it's headed, the story takes a surprising turn. With illustrations that transform alongside the plot, this inventive book is a delightful journey through endless possibilities. What kind of book is it? The answer changes with every page you turn.

From the publisher

This is a book that answers all the kids who have ever posed the question What kind of book is it? This clever alphabet book… Wait, that’s not right. This original fairy tale… Nope. Mystery? Joke book? Superhero story? Pirate adventure? This delightful mash-up features every kind of character found in the picture-book universe–all in one book. Just when the reader is convinced the story is going in one direction, it spins off in another. Ever-changing illustrations keep pace with the rapid reversals, and the setting shifts with nearly every turn of the page. Truly inventive, here’s a picture book that can be anything you want it to be!

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