This Is Not a Picture Book!

In this clever meta-picture book, a duck stumbles upon a book that, to its surprise, contains only words. Initially perplexed, the duck soon discovers the immense power of imagination and how stories can come alive in the mind, even without illustrations. This book is perfect for children aged 4-8 who are beginning to transition from heavily illustrated picture books to early chapter books, or for any child who needs a gentle nudge to embrace the joy of reading text. It beautifully illustrates that the magic of storytelling lies not just in what you see, but in what you imagine.

Duck finds a book and is surprised to discover that there are books with words and no pictures--and that even without pictures a book can interest and excite you.