This Is a Serious Book

This Is a Serious Book

By Jodie Parachini Illustrated by Daniel Rieley

$17.99
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...

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 i... Read More

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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...

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 i... Read More
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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.

Details
  • Pages: 32
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Imprint: Greenwillow Books
  • Publication Date: 11th October 2016
  • Trim Size: 9.5 x 10.7 in
  • Illustration Note: f/c
  • ISBN: 9780062470522
Reviews

“This is a great read-aloud that a storyteller can really play up; the statements are short, the narration builds up, and there is lots to laugh at. ...A seriously silly book brimming with opportunities for actively engaging storytime attendees.” — School Library Journal

Author Bio

Jodie Parachini grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, and studied at both Trinity College and Georgetown University. She is a very serious freelance editor of adult and children’s nonfiction. She lives in London.

Daniel Rieley grew up in Joyden’s Wood, in Kent, England. He studied at Arts University Bournemouth. He has directed animated films and is a serious camper and traveler. This is his first book. He lives in London.

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.

  • Pages: 32
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Imprint: Greenwillow Books
  • Publication Date: 11th October 2016
  • Trim Size: 9.5 x 10.7 in
  • Illustrations Note: f/c
  • ISBN: 9780062470522

“This is a great read-aloud that a storyteller can really play up; the statements are short, the narration builds up, and there is lots to laugh at. ...A seriously silly book brimming with opportunities for actively engaging storytime attendees.” — School Library Journal

Jodie Parachini grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, and studied at both Trinity College and Georgetown University. She is a very serious freelance editor of adult and children’s nonfiction. She lives in London.

Daniel Rieley grew up in Joyden’s Wood, in Kent, England. He studied at Arts University Bournemouth. He has directed animated films and is a serious camper and traveler. This is his first book. He lives in London.