Publisher: Harper Collins Children's Books
RRP: £10.99 (Hardback)
'Henry loved books. But not like you and I love books, no. Not quite...'
This is the story of Henry, a boy obsessed with eating books. He soon discovered that the more books he ate the smarter he got. He ate a book about goldfish and then knew how to care for his pet. Soon he became exceedingly clever. But he kept on eating and eating and eating. Soon enough he realises eating books probably wasn't that good for him after all and things suddenly take a turn for the worse...don't worry though there's a happy ending.
This book is uniquely illustrated using a range of paper textures throughout. Behind each painting, text from all different types of books is traceable, it really adds to the book-mad theme of the story. The illustrations are simply designed but beautifully executed in a combination of paint and pencil line. The characters themselves have very expressionate faces which add an extra depth to the humour of the story. The text appears to be typed using a typewriter, again adding to the overall style and charm of the book. A wonderful disclaimer on the back and a big chomp taken out of the back cover really make this book stand out from the norm.
This is definitely the best Oliver Jeffers book available, it's witty, individual and has a good message to children. It stresses the need for time and care when reading to fully appreciate what's written in front of you, rushing gets you nowhere and can often leave you confused. A real stroke of genius, this book not only promotes a love of books but gives useful guidance and food for thought (haha!) in a fun and exciting way. This is a must-read for everyone out there, young and old alike.
Rating: 9/10
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