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Highlights
- From #1 New York Times bestselling author of P Is for Pterodactyl Raj Haldar comes a silly and irreverent new picture book all about sharing ideasThis is a book about dinosaurs.
- 4-8 Years
- 11.27" x 9.24" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Humorous Stories
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About the Book
This is a book about dinosaurs. No it's not. Dinosaurs are not allowed. Oh. This is now a book about avocados! Sorry. We deleted those too. FINE. This book is about--nope! Forbidden! Maybe you shouldn't even try reading this book...But what could possibly be inside?Discover just what can happen when ideas are erased instead of expressed.Book Synopsis
From #1 New York Times bestselling author of P Is for Pterodactyl Raj Haldar comes a silly and irreverent new picture book all about sharing ideas
This is a book about dinosaurs. No it's not. Dinosaurs are not allowed.
Oh. This is now a book about avocados! Sorry. We deleted those too.
FINE. This book is about--nope! Forbidden!
Maybe you shouldn't even try reading this book...But what could possibly be inside?
Discover just what can happen when ideas are erased instead of expressed with this hilarious picture book romp that kids (and grown-ups) will want to read over and over again.
This Book Is Banned is a funny, engaging book perfect for
- Families to read aloud with kids of all ages
- Parents eager to share a laugh while addressing meaningful themes
- Educators looking for an entertaining resource to discuss important issues
- Readers with a penchant for humor, vibrant illustrations, and thoughtful content
Review Quotes
"A funny, thought-provoking book that opens the door to discussion about book banning with younger children." -- School Library Journal, STARRED review
"The adult-child combination who reads This Book Is Banned together will have fun discussing the issue of "banning" in the hypothetical, thanks to the busy and engaging illustrations and text that await them. Young children will want you to read it to them over and over again... Strongly reminiscent of The Monster at the End of This Book." -- NY Journal of Books
"Haldar and Patton employ absurdist hijinks to explore the practice of book banning... By story's end, readers will likely have had at least one beloved subject ousted--potentially prompting conversation about real-world events." -- Publishers Weekly
"A zany, fourth wall-breaking exploration of book banning." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Well done and adorably funny... a really great introduction to the subject of banned books for little ones." -- Youth Services Book Review, STARRED review
Dimensions (Overall): 11.27 Inches (H) x 9.24 Inches (W) x .41 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Sub-Genre: Humorous Stories
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 40
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Format: Hardcover
Author: Raj Haldar
Language: English
Street Date: September 26, 2023
TCIN: 88928168
UPC: 9781728276564
Item Number (DPCI): 247-55-9542
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.41 inches length x 9.24 inches width x 11.27 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.95 pounds
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GailHutch - 1 year ago
Very well written and entertaining for my 5 year old son, it’s his new favorite. And as the other reviewer said, this book does a marvelous job of discussing the absurdity that is banning books. The book also reminds us at the end that not every book was written for every person to enjoy. Some books are for some, while others aren’t. Stop banning books you goofballs!
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bab - 1 year ago
Raj Haldar's new book is a tongue-in-cheek first lesson for children about book banning. Items banned in the book are giraffes, unicorns, even beds! The illustrations by Julia Patton are charmingly comedic. Whatever one's views are on book banning, this story suggests some of the absurdity that has or could result from severe limitations put on what books may be read by whom. This is a simple picture book that children will enjoy, but one that will begin an education about the subject. Reading this story with your child will trigger questions, starting an honest conversation about the banning of books. A lovely, important book!