I appreciated that Jeffers managed to work that message into his book, without resorting to any overt didactic display.

Henry got so good at eating books that instead of taking the books apart, Henry was swallowing the books whole!That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. Until the day, that is, that the knowledge he was ingesting began to become a little mixed, and he began to feel a little ill as a result of his unusual diet. Sumptuously produced, with quirky, collage style illustrations, this homage to books will find fans in children and adults alike. The illustrations were every bit as appealing as the story, making use of textual collage elements in ways that reminded me of the artist's work for his subsequent A Child of Books.

así que como es lógico suponer tuve que adquirir obligadamente algunos libros del autor y este quedó entre los elegidos.

The Incredible Book-Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers is a fabulous fun story for younger readers about having an appetite for reading! This half term, our class are appreciating the work of various children's picture book illustrators and attempting to recreate their techniques. I like that Henry wants to be smart, and that Henry likes books, and that he figures out another way to use them.

The unconventional idea of a 'book eating boy' could definitely appeal to children as it's such an absurd idea to them.The humor is wonderful, all the way through, including the “eaten out” page corners of the last few pages and the back book cover.

For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. Henry discovers his unusual taste by mistake one day, and is soon swept up in his new-found passion -- gorging on every delicious book in sight! Jeffers became passionate about making picture books when he began to understand the subtle relationship between words and pictures –‘that was what excited me. Oliver loves plastic food, suitcase handles and Elvis, and has developed a bizarre habit of endlessly writing lists he never reads.I thoroughly loved how in Henry's lowest overall point of the book where he stops eating them, he discovers a love for reading! This exciting new story follows the trials and tribulations of a boy with a voracious appetite for books. Have not heard of Oliver Jeffers before, but loved the little video and will definitely look into getting a couple of his books. The story here is humorous and engaging, offering an oblique exploration of how we consume books and other media amidst all the hilarity. Adults tend to think of waiting as tedious, but the magic of this book is that it understands waiting as children wait -- alert, apprehensive and using their imaginations.