Age range 6+
The Sunflower, The contortionist, The sleepwalker, The romantic ...this one-of-a-kind whimsical volume presents 101 ways and poses in which to read books. Each of the diverse poses has been keenly observed and collected by author Timothe de Fombelle, then charmingly illustrated with the greatest precision by celebrated artist Benjamin Chaud. For bibliophiles, browsers, and the just plain curious, this delightful book is a joyful celebration of reading in its many and varied ways. It is a perfect gift for all who love books and reading and will prove especially inspiring to bookworms who desire to pursue their cherished pastime one hundred and one percent of the time.
About the Author :
Timothe de Fombelleis a Paris-based playwright, and author of award-winning children's fiction and picture books. His first series,Toby AloneandToby Alone and the Secrets of the Treehas been published in twenty-seven languages and won numerous awards, including France's prestigious Prix Sorcires and the Marsh Award.
Benjamin Chaudhas illustrated more than 60 books. He is the author and illustrator of New York TimesNotable Book The Bear's Songand tree sequels. His most recent bookGrown-ups Never Do Thatwas written by his frequent collaborator, Davide Cal. Benjamin Chaud lives in France.
Karin Snelsonis a Seattle-based book editor and translator, specializing in children's literature. Angus Yuen-Killickis the founder and publisher of Red Comet Press, located in Brooklyn, New York.
Review :
"A collection of humorous, loose-limbed drawings and quick one-liners cataloging different ways (body positions, locations, literary predilections) that bibliophiles engage in their favorite activity. An amusing gift for any kid who’s always got her head buried in a book, it might also spark the interest of reluctant readers."–New York Times Book Review
"I know there’s 101 ways to read a book, but I can tell you my three ways to read a book … THE ROMANTIC ~ THE IMAGINATIVE ~ THE DIVA" —Pennie Clark Ianniciello, Pennie's Pick“I adore this book. The perfect gift for any reader of any age. Illustrations and captions are so much fun that you’ll want to figure out your reader type or create a new one. What a joy to turn each page. This is the perfect gift book for all the readers in our lives.” —Becky Anderson, owner, Anderson’s Books, Naperville
“Totally adorable! Charming and hilarious, the book will speak to anyone who has brought a book to the beach, the dinner table, or the bathtub. I’m almost afraid to show it to my children, because they’ll want to try every pose.” —Emma Straub, NY Times bestselling author & owner, Books Are Magic, Brooklyn
“Joyful! I love this book!!” —Mitchell Kaplan, owner, Books & Books Stores, Florida
"A delightfully extravagant demonstration of the persistence of reading and readers."–Kirkus Reviews
"This “carefully curated collection of observations” documented in humorously sly illustrations also reminded me of why adults and children read. For pleasure. For a vicarious experience — to be scared without the danger, to feel loss without losing anything, to root for someone that you only know through the pages of a book. For information. And for so much more. But the one thing that comes across successfully in this book is the joy of reading and the pleasure in books."–Maria Salvadore, Reading Rockets
