When You Love a Book
When You Love a Book by Kaz Windness, published by Penguin on May 21, 2024, is a 32-page work in English that explores the profound impact books have on our lives. This poetic, rhyming story highlights how books shape our identities and become integral to who we are, featuring clever references to classic children’s literature.
Readers will find a whimsical narrative that celebrates the joy of reading and the friendships formed through books. The text is complemented by charming illustrations, making it an engaging experience for young readers. With themes of imagination, play, and social connections, this edition serves as a heartfelt introduction to the magic of books for children, encouraging a lifelong love of reading.
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A poetic, rhyming story about the profound way books shape us and become part of who we are, featuring clever nods to the most classic children’s books of all time. A true love letter to the power of creating readers at the youngest age and the magic that happens when you love a book.
A book is a friend found in all shapes and sizes,
a buddy who’s bound to be full of surprises.
And when you grow bigger your books grow big, too.
A book is forever the right size for you.
With winsome, rhyming text and sweet, irresistible art, When You Love a Book is a poetic ode to readers and the way the stories we read as children have the ability to shape our lives forever. Includes nods to some of the most beloved children’s books of all time. Perfect for book lovers, especially those who want to introduce their own little ones to the joy of finding a book that stays with them forever.
Perfect for fans of The Word Collector by Peter Reynolds and How to Read a Book by Kwame Alexander.
Praise for When You Love a Book:
A 2025 CLEL Bell Award winner
“A spirited ode to the ways books affect us all.”–Kirkus reviews
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