How to Read a Book
How to Read a Book by Kwame Alexander is an illustrated picture book published by HarperCollins on June 18, 2019. This 32-page work presents a poetic exploration of the reading experience, inviting readers to engage with the world of books through vivid imagery and evocative language.
In this collaboration with Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet, readers will discover a sensory journey that encourages imagination and play. The book features a blend of poetry and lush illustrations, guiding young readers to find joy in reading and the adventures that await within the pages. With themes centered around the joy of reading and the importance of imagination, this edition serves as a delightful introduction for beginners.
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A stunning new picture book from Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet! This New York Times bestselling duo has teamed up for the first time to bring you How to Read a Book, a poetic and beautiful journey about the experience of reading.
Find a tree—a
black tupelo or
dawn redwood will do—and
plant yourself.
(It’s okay if you prefer a stoop, like Langston Hughes.)
With these words, an adventure begins. Kwame Alexander’s evocative poetry and Melissa Sweet’s lush artwork come together to take readers on a sensory journey between the pages of a book.
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