How to Eat a Book
How to Eat a Book by Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod is a whimsical picture book published by Union Square Kids in 2022. This 48-page edition invites young readers into a charming world where books come to life in unexpected ways. The story follows cousins Sheila, Gerald, and Geraldine Grunion as they embark on peculiar adventures after discovering that their books can eat them, leading to imaginative escapades that explore the joy and wonder of reading.
Readers will find a delightful blend of humor and creativity in this debut work, which celebrates the magic of books and the emotions they evoke. The narrative is complemented by fantastical illustrations created with dipped pen-and-ink cutout art, presented in a three-dimensional diorama style. With themes of imagination and play, How to Eat a Book is designed to engage children, families, and educators alike, making it a perfect addition to any library or reading nook.
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A whimsical picture book for kids written by debut wife and husband team Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod, children’s book authors and artists. This irresistible book about books–and the way they make us feel–is set in a world bursting with charm and character. How to Eat a Book is destined to be a favorite read-aloud book for kids, families, librarians, booksellers, and educators.
Sheila sat down to eat her first book and the strangest thing happened . . . The book ate HER. One by one, cousins Sheila, Gerald, and Geraldine Grunion are eaten . . . by their books. This peculiar turn of events flings them far and wide. Sheila escapes the weight of the world entirely, while Gerald braves the wonder of seeing it up close. And Geraldine, well, Geraldine turns as terrifically terrible as she possibly can. Join the Grunions on adventures no child can resist!
How to Eat a Book is a quirky, modern celebration of books–with hints of Shel Silverstein and a smattering of Edward Gorey. Fantastically illustrated with dipped pen-and-ink cutout art, photographed in a three-dimensional stage diorama, and hand colored, this debut children’s picture book is a breakout hit from the talented Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod. The Grunion cousins have more stories to tell and adventures to take, each sure to be as surprising as the next.
Hardcover picture books; 48 pages; 8.5 x 10.9 in.
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