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The Best Book In The World Hardcover – Picture Book, July 29, 2014

by Rilla Alexander (Author)

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If you found the best book in the world, would you stop reading? Could you stop reading? If you had homework to do, or dinner to get through, could you put the book down? On a train to the zoo or on a flight to Kalamazoo, would that break the spell? If in a forest you walked, while scary monsters stalked . . . would that be enough? If you'd crossed a desert that baked or were swept off by a river that snaked, would you even take a break? If every animal in the land were to be led by a big band, in a grand parade in your honor made . . . would you put the book down?

What could possibly be so good about a book? Well, open me up and find out for yourself!

Rilla Alexander's story is conveyed through her superb artwork making this an unforgettable and magical tale that encourages children to read. The Best Book in the World draws young readers into the richly rewarding world of books.

Reading age

3 - 7 years
Print length

48 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - 2
Lexile measure

320L
Dimensions

9.81 x 0.4 x 11.25 inches
Publisher

Flying Eye Books
Publication date

July 29, 2014
ISBN-10

1909263303
ISBN-13

978-1909263307
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2—Kicking off with a boastful title that seems to oversell its contents and a giant "gold medal" sticker on the bold red and blue cover, this picture book attempts to encourage and celebrate the act of reading and loving a special book. Creative visuals use saturated colors and graphic shapes to cleverly show a reader making her way through the story. She walks with her nose in her book, following wherever it leads--through the streets, to the bus stop, and then far away into her imagination. Each high-contrast spread offers plenty of details and discoveries to explore. Unfortunately, the text doesn't have the zest of the art. The sentences read like a chant but lack a unifying rhythm: "We're not heading home./At least not until we/reach the back cover!" The book rounds off at the end with a fun visual twist and an invitation to start again at the beginning. Those who already love reading need no push to fall into a book, but skeptics may find this heavy-handed sell somewhat unconvincing.—Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MA

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"The pictures quickly and cleverly move from depicting relatively realistic reading nooks to the places readers go in their imaginations… excitement reigns, right up to the gently mind-bending metafictive moment that concludes the book."

—Kirkus Reviews

"Rilla has crafted a story about the power of books to take us places, but in her text it's as if she has written an incantation to breathe the words alive."

—Matthew Winner for the Busy Librarian

"A chic encouragement to read . . . With each page, the illustrations become wilder and more thrilling."

—The Wall Street Journal

"Creative visuals use saturated colors and graphic shapes to cleverly show a reader making her way through the story. She walks with her nose in her book, following wherever it leads--through the streets, to the bus stop, and then far away into her imagination. Each high-contrast spread offers plenty of details and discoveries to explore."

—School Library Journal

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flying Eye Books; Illustrated edition (July 29, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1909263303
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1909263307
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 320L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.81 x 0.4 x 11.25 inches

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- #2,155 in Children’s Books about Libraries & Reading
- #2,203 in Reading Skills Reference (Books)
- #4,476 in Early Learning Beginner Readers

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Rilla Alexander is an Australian-born, Los Angeles based graphic designer, illustrator and picture book maker whose work has appeared on everything from toys and tea cups to busses and buildings.

Her characters dance across Museo del Prado's ceramics and stationery, populate Swiss Credit Cards and sleep on the walls of a Copenhagen hotel (where she replaced the bed with a tent).

She has exhibited, spoken at design conferences, and led workshops all over the world including the Pictoplasma Academy in Berlin, where she teaches character design.

Rilla has illustrated books she have written (Her Idea, The Best Book in the World, The New Rooster, You Rule!) and ones she has not (Jane Yolen’s A Bear Sat on my Porch Today, Lemony Snicket’s Swarm of Bees). She has also made board book series (Touchwords, Motor Mix) and a set of pocket sized books for preschoolers (Hippo Park Pals).

For more information visit byrilla.com

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A Brit in North East NY..

may just be the worst book in the world !!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015

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How I wish I had read the critical reviews before I bought this book.. I was rushing to get last moment gifts saw the good reviews and bought it.. waste of paper... this has to be the worst book in the world... no words and awful illustrations... so glad I had it delivered to me and not to my granddaughter.

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It really is a great book

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2016

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When I first got the book I wasn't very impressed with the pictures or story. But then I read it to my 5 year old granddaughter and she made me read it 5 more times. The pictures fascinated her and she understood the books message that books lead to great imaginations.

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Rob Buck

Great story and very well illustrated

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2016

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Great story and very well illustrated. It took my granddaughter all of about twelve minutes to finish it. I wouldn't recommend buying it.

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Dashanfoxhound

Not the Best Book in the World.

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016

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By far not the best book in the world for an 8 year old. She read it once and said "I think it applies to life in general, but I won't read it again." The reviews were not accurate in my opinion. Very few basic words per page. The whole book doesn't really evolve into what one would expect.

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Vickie Owings

Not worth buying.

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015

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I do not see what all the hoopla is about this book. I found it very disappointing. The illustrations are mediocre at best. The "story line" is vague. I will put it in my school library and see if any kids like it, but I won't be recommending it to anyone. Most disappointed I bought it after seeing it on the recommended list by Amazon.

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momofonenyc

Beautiful Illustrations, Timeless story

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2014

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I bought 3 copies of this book, to keep and to share! the Illustrations are unique are absolutely beautifully done, the story will appeal to children of all ages. A wonderful keepsake for generations to come.

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Michele P.

Gave It Away!

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2016

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Don't know what the fuss is about for this book! Way too young for my grandchildren so I put it in the "Toys For Tots" box this Christmas. May be okay for VERY young kids.

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Robert Ryan

I will certainly do my best to return for a refund

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2015

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The name is the most misleading of all book ever. There is not one paragraph total in written words in this so called book. It's a picture book with no educational value to children. I will certainly do my best to return for a refund.
People are certainly getting paid to write good reviews for this item.

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Karen Anna Sandholm

Beautiful illustrations and wonderful book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2014

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Bought this as a present for my Swedish nephew to teach him some English, but I also want one for myself because the illustrations are so lovely. Because there aren't a lot of text, this is suitable for smaller kids who can't read yet, but it is also very suitable for older kids who can look at the colourful pictures and use their imagination, or kids who don't speak English yet.

Reading this book makes me happy, I would want to frame the pages and have them on my wall.
Definitely recommend this book to all kids and grownups!

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Ok

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2016

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Beautifully illustrated book, but no real story to speak of, just a series of sentences advising you to turn the page.

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