The Book with No Pictures

I ordered this book impulsively because it was on sale. BEST IMPULSE KIDS PURCHASE EVER. When it arrived I flipped through it, not sure what to expect. I found my mouth turning up at the corners, then splitting into a wide smile as I read through, knowing my 6 year old would find the entire thing hilarious! I called him downstairs and told him I wanted to read something to him. He had been playing Minecraft, so the last thing he wanted was to hear mom read. He read the cover of the book and moaned, rolled his eyes, and complained that he'd rather play video games. "It's short." I said. "And you lose screens the rest of the day if you don't let me read it to you." (Mean mom, I know!) As soon as I started reading he got into it. He giggled at the first silly words. By the time I got to "blueberry pizza" and "Boo Boo Butt" he was laughing and snorting hysterically! Minecraft was all but forgotten. He had me read it to him twice. Then he had his Dad read it to him. I was having friends over that evening and as they arrived, he cornered each one and made them read it to him. When we kicked him upstairs he made his sister read it to him. Since then, it has been THE book to be requested every night before bed. I'm going to buy another copy to send to his Kindergarten teacher at school as a gift. I love that it gets kids engaged, gives adults a chance to be silly, and helps kids grasp that words can be every bit as entertaining as pictures! If you buy this to read it to a kid in your life, you need to be willing to let loose and get your actor on. Work with your silly voices, your overly dramatic exclamations, and give your tongue a workout. But the laughter it provides will be absolutely priceless.

I usually order new books, but I am a guest reader for my daughter's kindergarten class tomorrow, and the only option available was a "used- very good condition." We already have a copy, but I wanted to donate the copy once read to my daughter's classroom. I needed this book, and accidentally forgot to order it sooner, so I needed it fast. Delivery date was supposed to be day of my guest reading day, if it wasn't here in time I had planned to bring our copy and drop off the donated one when it arrived. Let's just say I was very pleased to arrive home today to find the copy had come a day early. Not only that but I wear this book has never even been opened. No creases on the spine or pages, no marks anyway. Perfect book for a great price. And my 5 year old was thrilled to be able to hold the books I plan to bring tomorrow. She happily stacked them all on the table before bed tonight, eager for Mom to read to her friends. "The Book with No Pictures" is one of her favorites. We must have read it every night for a month when we first got it. But parents beware! You need personality for this book! Get ready to use funny voices, and prepare yourself for made up words. It's hilarious and entertaining, but you can make it even more so! Thanks to the seller for a great buy!

A few years ago, a librarian recommended this book when I was looking for books to read to my kindergarten nephew. He absolutely loved it! He laughed and laughed, and immediately wanted his mom and then his grandparents to read it to him. I have recommended this book to several parents, and just bought this copy for my great-nephew. As a retired elementary school teacher, I highly recommend this book to read to young children. I don’t think you can go wrong with it!

My grandkids love this book. We read it every sleep over! I read it to a 2nd grade class & it caused a little chaos & lots of laughter. Highly recommend

We recently read this book at the library and it is so cute and fun! We ended up buying it as holiday gifts for nieces/nephews and kiddos ages 4-6.

What a wonderful book. I never thought I’d love a book with no pictures! Incredibly creative writing, silly and sooo much fun!!! My grandson and I laughed ourselves silly. I would highly recommend this book for children and yes even adults love this book because it’s so much fun!

My daughter absolutely loves this book. I enjoy reading it with her as well.

Got this book today and it's good except for the fact that it has some dark stuff on the cover. You can feel it on there too. I don’t know what it is, but its disappointing that it arrived dirty like this.

My grandson (4) thought this book was hilarious. He laughed out loud throughout it and asked for it to be read again. When i visited him several days later, he asked if he could visit to read that 'funny book' again.

Keeps asking to read it. Adults NEED to be reading this for their children. It doesn't work when children read it by themselves, so... that's a thing to be aware of.

I was a bit hesitant to buy the book, because I could not imagine a picture book without pictures. But boy was I wrong! The book is hilarious, and my daughter absolutely loved it! I don't know if it would also work with younger kids (my daughter is 5), but may be worth a try. The whole premise of the book is making the reader say and do things that are just silly - but because a reader has to read what the words say... that just makes my daughter laugh out loud... Brilliant idea!

My son loves this book since we got it I have been reading it to him every night

Our daughter came home from school telling us that her teaher read this out loud for her reception class and that everyone found it so funny. I decided to buy it to replicate this fun at home and also because if she is interested in a book I can get her to read from it which is of course good practice for her. Well it is quite funny, I can see why a reception class would find it hilarious! And she will help me read it too, so its win win!