I Like Books: Super Sturdy Picture Books [Hardcover]

Anthony Browne (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Super Sturdy Picture Books

Who better than Anthony Browne — and one of his most personable chimps — to celebrate all the fun to be found in the world of books?

Do you like books? Funny books or fairy tales? Scary books or song books? Books about dinosaurs or pirates or ABCs? This simple, inviting ode to the pleasures of reading stars an obliging chimp sampling books of all sizes and shapes, vividly and humorously rendered in Anthony Browne's crisp, polished style.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A chimp of no specific gender romps through two books, presenting favorite books in the first title ("books about dinosaurs and books about monsters . . . song books . . . and strange books") and playful pastimes in the second ("Going to birthday parties, and being with my friends . . . ." among the pleasures). Browne's pictures have an attractive looseness that make them ideal for toddlers; he has simplified his style without undermining it. In Books the chimp appears in clothing inspired by storybook heroes; and in Things the lead character is surrounded by friends and activities. The outlook in each--positive and upbeat--sends a clear message, encouraging the overlapping events of imaginative play, real activities and reading. Ages 2-6.
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Review

"Browne will captivate preschoolers with his charming chimp, simple sentences, and colorful, action-filled illustrations."--School Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick; 1st Candlewick Press ed edition (July 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763621625
• ISBN-13: 978-0763621629
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,863,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Like Books, November 15, 2004

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Marion Hurt (Portland Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Like Books: Super Sturdy Picture Books (Hardcover)

As a librarian I have frequently used this book with the younger readers to introduce the type of books they would find in the library. It has nice, simple, and colorful pictures that appeal to the children.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a very well done book, August 15, 2000

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Nicci (East Hampton, CT, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Like Books (Hardcover)

At first I only got this book because it was illustrated by Anthony Browne. But the book is very inspiring for younger readers. I don't want to give away the plot so I won't write anymore.