The Book with No Pictures by B J Novak (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Book with No Pictures by B J Novak Cleverly irreverent and irresistibly silly, this innovative and wildly funny read-along by Emmy]-winning writer and actor Novak (NBCs "The Office") is one that kids will beg to hear again and again. (And parents will be happy to oblige. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This innovative and wildly funny read-aloud will be the Must Have book of the season. You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except...heres how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say...BLORK. Or BLUURF. Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy sounds like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and GLIBBITY GLOBBITY. Notes An innovative and wildly funny book to read aloud. There are no pictures, but every word on the page must be said by the person reading it, no matter how preposterous they may seem. Author Biography B.J. Novak is well known for his work on NBCs 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. 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 its 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 its perfect for one-on-one sharing with a parent or caregiver. Expect requests for repeated readings."--School Library Journal "Actor Novaks expert sense of comic timing is on full display in his first picture book . . . sure to deliver big laughs."-- Publishers 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, theyll want to play it on as many of their grownups as possible."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books "Unlike any of the childrens 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 -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 its 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 its perfect for one-on-one sharing with a parent or caregiver. Expect requests for repeated readings.---School Library Journal -Actor Novaks expert sense of comic timing is on full display in his first picture book . . . sure to deliver big laughs.--- Publishers 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, theyll want to play it on as many of their grownups as possible.--- The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books -Unlike any of the childrens 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 Prizes Commended for Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Preschool) 2016 Short-listed for Charlotte Award (Primary (Pre-K/2nd)) 2016 Short-listed for Colorado Childrens Book Award (Picture Book) 2016 Short-listed for Buckaroo Book Award 2015 Short-listed for Alabama Camellia Award (Grades K-1) 2015 Review Quote "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 its 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 its perfect for one-on-one sharing with a parent or caregiver. Expect requests for repeated readings."- School Library Journal "Actor Novaks 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, theyll want to play it on as many of their grownups as possible."- The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books "Unlike any of the childrens 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 Details ISBN0803741715 Author B J Novak ISBN-10 0803741715 ISBN-13 9780803741713 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2014 Pages 48 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint Dial Books for Young Readers,US Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2014-10-10 DEWEY 813.6 Short Title BK W/NO PICT Language English Audience Age 5-8 AU Release Date 2014-09-30 NZ Release Date 2014-09-30 US Release Date 2014-09-30 UK Release Date 2014-09-30 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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