"Can it text?" "No." "Tweet?" "No." "Wi-Fi?" . . . "No, it's a book!"
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THE STYLE LIST PICKS 29th FEB
'This kids' book recalls when pen and paper not pinch and zoom still ruled.' --Stylist Magazine
'One of the sweetest examples, for children, is also one of the oddest. A neat little hymn to the joys of traditional reading in contrast to the whizzbang excitements of multimedia it has the punchline, and the title, It's a Book.' --Guardian.co.uk
'It's a Book is so brilliant. The illustrations are gorgeous and it's one of those books parents will really enjoy reading to their children. It s the tale of a Monkey's attempt to explain to a techie donkey what a book is and that, no, it doesn't need a password!' --Made For Mums.com --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
'This kids' book recalls when pen and paper not pinch and zoom still ruled.' --Stylist Magazine
'One of the sweetest examples, for children, is also one of the oddest. A neat little hymn to the joys of traditional reading in contrast to the whizzbang excitements of multimedia it has the punchline, and the title, It's a Book.' --Guardian.co.uk
'It's a Book is so brilliant. The illustrations are gorgeous and it's one of those books parents will really enjoy reading to their children. It s the tale of a Monkey's attempt to explain to a techie donkey what a book is and that, no, it doesn't need a password!' --Made For Mums.com --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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A wry exchange between an IT-savvy donkey, a book-loving ape and a mouse forms this playful and lighthearted examination of print as a medium in the digital age. With a subversive and signature Lane Smith twist, this satisfying, perfectly executed picture book has something to say about the importance of reading to children and adults alike.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By borgsblueyes
Format:Hardcover
This book is an absolute gem. It is witty and sharp, and it is fabulously illustrated. Some of the other reviewers did not know who this book was aimed at. Well you could say the same for every movie by Pixar or Disney, they are all loaded with innuendo and adult content, far worse than the word Jackass. The message in this book is fantastic. And it alludes to the fact there are lots of children today who haven't ever read a book and never will. And these children will loose out on one of the greatest experiences in life.
As for the computer speak in the book well kids today are very computer aware and probably know more about computers than a lot of adults. Kids from the age of four (and probably younger) are using computers, especially with crazes such as Moshi Monsters and Club Penguin, where they have to go online to play.
Finally why get caught up in 'who is this for'. Why does a child that is a little older have to have books with a specific amount of text? Can they not read something with little text such as this book and just enjoy it. After all that is the aim, for children to read and love books. I hope that children and adults from 0 to 100 read and get to share in this joyous book.
As for the computer speak in the book well kids today are very computer aware and probably know more about computers than a lot of adults. Kids from the age of four (and probably younger) are using computers, especially with crazes such as Moshi Monsters and Club Penguin, where they have to go online to play.
Finally why get caught up in 'who is this for'. Why does a child that is a little older have to have books with a specific amount of text? Can they not read something with little text such as this book and just enjoy it. After all that is the aim, for children to read and love books. I hope that children and adults from 0 to 100 read and get to share in this joyous book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I heard about this book thanks to Alan Yentob's excellent BBC documentary "Books - The Last Chapter?" My nine-year-old grand-daughter, despite being as technically ept as you would expect, is an avid reader of books, and amazingly is dubious whether she would really want a Kindle. I bought this book for her. Like me, she read it in a few minutes, but she definitely got the point. Her verdict: "Hilarious!" When I asked for a one-liner, she gave me the following cryptic statement: "It's a book, so don't expect more than a book."
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Brian Oakley
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
An excellent book, which helps youngsters learning to read to be proud of what they are doing and to strive to be better at it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
A great way of explaining to young children about books, adults with a passion for real books will want to share this with young children
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Miss Barnard
Format:Paperback
I work in a school and in one of our inset days, we had someone come in to teach reading and comprehension. The trainer happened to have this book on show and I just fell in love with it. I've loved books all my life and have never understood those who don't; it's more apparent these days with people more concerned with apps, programs and the specs of various gadgets than reading an actual book and enjoying it for what it is. Just a plain old book that fire up your imagination like nothing else. This book is for anybody who loves a good book (which seems to have taken second place to the all pervading technological gadgets of our time). Brilliant!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Smellyfly
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The title is quite eye-catchy, but the content somehow does not live up to the title's big gag. It's a book, better than some other commonly designed and written picturebooks,such as gift books, yet it's just a book as it states. Humourous, yet not stunningly good. Not complicated. Sadly, there are few interactions between words and pictures, no counterpoints, no surprise. I cannot believe it is an award winning picturebook. But don't get me wrong. It is definitely not a bad book, but it is just not that good to win a prize.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Geoff
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a superb little book - full of fun - it will really get you thinking about the differences between reading a book and reading digitally - very much recommended for adults and also for children
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By mellymel
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a fantastic book for both children and adults that proves in a fun and beautifully illustrated way why printed material will never be obsolete.
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Can you Tweet with it?
I have two girls,aged 8 and (not quite) 4. While the younger loved the illustrations and rhythm and pace of the story,and laughed at the Mouse under Monkeys hat, the elder very... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Tacky Modernism
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Best book for bibliophiles who know any technophiles!
Lane Smith's book appeals to children aged 3 to 93 (and above); the illustrations (especially Monkey's expressions)perfectly capture the attitude mustered by many when patiently... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Polly Sinclair
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Modern day tale
Adorable little tale, fun way to teach children that there is more to life than their phone, e-mail etc. Loved the book.
Published 21 months ago by Boo
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definitely a book worth having
I have to agree with borgsblueyes that the message within this short book of brilliant visual impact is one which applies to all age groups. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Michaela
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Delightful Book
I love this book. It is great fun and also is brilliant for talking about reading and how and why we read. Terrific.
Published 23 months ago by elspeth
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