The Book with No Pictures
Brand: Dial Books
Color: White
Categories: Books, Children's Books, Growing Up & Facts of Life



Grade level: Kindergarten - 3
Dimensions: 8.38 x 0.45 x 10.31 inches
Reading age: 3 - 6 years, from customers
ISBN-13: 978-0803741713
ISBN-10: 0141361794
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
Print length: 48 pages
Publication date: September 30, 2014
Lexile measure: 490L
Language: English
subtitle: Hardcover – Picture Book, September 30, 2014
author: Visit Amazon's B. J. Novak Page search results B. J. Novak
review: Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal K-Gr 2—The actor (and writer, producer, and director) has penned his first picture book, but can it be called a picture book when there are no pictures? Entering the field of unique interactive books begging to be opened, including Hervé Tullet's Press Here (Chronicle, 2011) and Adam Lehrhaupt's Warning: Do Not Open This Book! (S. & S., 2013), this title will instantly intrigue children. Upon opening the book, readers are drawn in ("Here is how books work: everything the words say, the person reading the book has to say. No matter what."). What follows is an uproariously raucous time, with readers being forced to utter nonsense words ("blork," "bluurf") and phrases that will have young listeners in stitches ("And my head is made of blueberry pizza."). Admittedly, there are no illustrations, but Novak has employed the use of various sizes of black typeface with expansive white space and color to highlight some of the text. This book is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, and it's perfect for one-on-one sharing with a parent or caregiver. Expect requests for repeated readings.—Michele Shaw, Quail Run Elementary School, San Ramon, CA Review "Conceptually radical . . . making the refreshing and contrarian case that words alone have sensory and imaginative vibrancy to spare."—Mark Levine, The New York Times Book Review * "“This book may not have pictures, but it's sure to inspire lots of conversations—and laughs . . . A riotously fresh take on breaking the fourth wall.”"— Kirkus, starred review "This book is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, and it’s perfect for one-on-one sharing with a parent or caregiver. Expect requests for repeated readings."— School Library Journal "Actor Novak’s expert sense of comic timing is on full display in his first picture book . . . sure to deliver big laughs."— P ublishers Weekly "Listeners will be tickled by hearing adults say ridiculous things . . . The comic pacing and foolproof theatrics ensure a wild and silly trip through the pages for everyone."— The Horn Book "This picture book with no pictures knows a thing or two about both books and kid-friendly comedy . . . Once children get the joke, they'll want to play it on as many of their grownups as possible."— The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Unlike any of the children's books you read growing up."— Bustle.com "Will have little ones laughing and finding a new appreciation for words."— Entertainment Weekly "A perfectly-pitched tool for parental humiliation and childish glee."— The Boston Globe About the Author B.J. Novak is well known for his work on NBC’s Emmy Award-winning comedy series The Office as an actor, writer, director, and executive producer. He is also acclaimed for his standup comedy, his performances in motion pictures , and his New York Times bestselling book of short stories, One More Thing . A graduate of Harvard University with a degree in English and Spanish literature, B.J. lives in Los Angeles, California. Read more