No Buddy Like a Book - by Allan Wolf (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"With a rollicking, rhyming text and delightful artwork, poet and storyteller Allan Wolf and illustrator Brianne Farley remind us that books, no matter how they may be consumed, give readers of every background an opportunity to expand their world and spark their imagination."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Calling readers and daydreamers, word mavens and lovers of adventure! This celebration of the power of books is a rallying cry for letting imaginations soar.</b> <p/><i>We learn important stuff from books.</i><br><i>We learn to speak and think.</i><br><i>We learn why icebergs stay afloat . . .</i><br><i>and why </i>Titanic<i>s sink. </i> <p/>Have you ever wanted to climb to the top of Everest with one hand behind your back? Kiss a crocodile all by yourself on the Nile River? How about learning how to bottle moonlight, or track a distant star? There are endless things to discover and whole universes to explore simply by reading a book. But books are only smears of ink without the reader's mind to give their letters meaning and bring them to life. With a rollicking, rhyming text and delightful artwork, poet and storyteller Allan Wolf and illustrator Brianne Farley remind us that books, no matter how they may be consumed, give readers of every background an opportunity to expand their world and spark their imagination. With infectious enthusiasm, <i>No Buddy Like a Book </i>offers an ode to the wonders of language--written, spoken, and everything in between.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A journey into the cosmos contained in books and the adventures they provide for readers...Farley's illustrations are endearing and captivating, bringing newly imagined worlds to life through colorful illustrations. A most striking spread shows the night sky, with both known and new constellations filling the page. The trope of opening a book that reveals ideas, excitement, and new experiences within has been explored before, but Wolf's interpretation feels refreshed by both catchy rhymes and a cast of characters diverse in race, gender, age, and ability.<i> </i>A sweet reminder of the worlds held within books and our power to play in them.<br>--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) <p/>In this snappy addition to the shelf of book-extolling books, Wolf (The Snow Fell Three Graves Deep) supplies a string of examples showing how books can teach and enlighten...Wolf's playful tone keeps the loosely associated episodes powering forward. Sturdy, stubby-nosed characters by Farley, meanwhile, beguile, and fantasy landscapes divert, including a wondrous spread that reimagines the constellations.<br>--Publishers Weekly <p/>Featured in a roundup of "5 New Titles to Pick Up Now,"<br>--Parents Magazine<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Allan Wolf</b> is the author of many award-winning books for children and teens, including<i> The Day the Universe Exploded My Head</i> and <i>The Blood-Hungry Spleen and Other Poems About Our Parts</i>. Before the publication of <i>No Buddy Like a Book</i>, Allan Wolf frequently recited the text of the poem<i> </i>for educators and students, to avid response. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina. <p/><b>Brianne Farley</b> is the author-illustrator of <i>Secret Tree Fort </i>and <i>Ike's Incredible Ink</i>. Her work has appeared in <i>McSweeney's</i>, the <i>New York Times</i>, and elsewhere. Brianne Farley lives and works in Traverse City, Michigan.
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