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Children's Fiction Humorous Stories

Stop Reading This Book!

by (author) Caroline Fernandez

illustrated by Shannon O'Toole

Publisher
Common Deer Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2019
Category
Humorous Stories, Prejudice & Racism, Interactive Adventures, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Values & Virtues
Recommended Age
5 to 8
Recommended Grade
p to 3
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781988761428
    Publish Date
    Oct 2019
    List Price
    $23.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781988761411
    Publish Date
    Oct 2019
    List Price
    $14.95

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Description

Here’s an idea . . . turn the left page.

That way, you can go back to the beginning, close the book, and pretend you didn’t start reading this book.

It would be like going back in time . . . give it a try . . .

This heart-warming picture book using comedy and contradiction to urge children to read.

Who is the villain—the reader or the book? In this story, the book itself perceives the reader as a mischief-maker and tries to protect its pages.

It is a story of a book judging a reader by their "cover." In turning pages, the reader becomes the hero of their own story overcoming the challenges the book puts up to roadblock reading.

Stop Reading This Book! introduces young readers to book elements like protagonists, antagonists, conflict, and resolution and showcases themes of child empowerment, judgment and misjudgment, marginalization and inclusivity, and persistence.

About the authors

Caroline Fernandez is a kidlit author, parenting blogger, and social media enthusiast. She is the author of two bestselling books, Boredom Busters: Over 50 Awesome Activities for Children Aged 7 years + (Cico Books, 2014 2016 Silver Birch Non-Fiction Honour Book) and More Boredom Busters: Over 50 Awesome Activities for Children Aged 7 years + (Cico Books, 2015). She is the creator of www.parentclub.ca, a popular blog which shares information to make life easier for busy families. Caroline has been listed as one of Toronto's Top Mom Bloggers. Caroline lives, writes, and bakes in Toronto, Ontario.

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Shannon O'Toole has been illustrating children's books since 2018. Originally a figurative painter, Shannon has been exploring new ways to tell stories through her art. Her artistic practices are inspired by the many unique characters and people in her life. In addition to her work in children's books, Shannon is an elementary school teacher. When she is not painting, she can be found drinking coffee, watching classic movies and exploring new recipes in her kitchen. Shannon lives and works outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Shannon O'Toole's profile page

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