{"product_id":"the-book-with-no-pictures-isbn-9780803741713","title":"The Book With No Pictures","description":"\u003cb\u003eA #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist\/actor B.J. Novak will turn any reader into a comedian—a perfect gift for any special occasion!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here’s how books work. Everything written on the page \u003ci\u003ehas\u003c\/i\u003e to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . .\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e BLORK. Or BLUURF.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy sounds like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and GLIBBITY GLOBBITY.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Cleverly irreverent and irresistibly silly, \u003ci\u003eThe Book with No Pictures\u003c\/i\u003e is one that kids will beg to hear again and again. (And parents will be happy to oblige.)\"Conceptually radical . . . making the refreshing and contrarian case that words alone have sensory and imaginative vibrancy to spare.\"—Mark Levine, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"“This book may not have pictures, but it's sure to inspire lots of conversations—and laughs . . . A riotously fresh take on breaking the fourth wall.”\"— \u003ci\u003eKirkus,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, and it’s perfect for one-on-one sharing with a parent or caregiver. Expect requests for repeated readings.\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Actor Novak’s expert sense of comic timing is on full display in his first picture book . . . sure to deliver big laughs.\"— \u003ci\u003eP\u003ci\u003eublishers \u003c\/i\u003eWeekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Listeners will be tickled by hearing adults say ridiculous things . . . The comic pacing and foolproof theatrics ensure a wild and silly trip through the pages for everyone.\"— \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This picture book with no pictures knows a thing or two about both books and kid-friendly comedy . . . Once children get the joke, they'll want to play it on as many of their grownups as possible.\"— \u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Unlike any of the children's books you read growing up.\"—\u003ci\u003e Bustle.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Will have little ones laughing and finding a new appreciation for words.\"— \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A perfectly-pitched tool for parental humiliation and childish glee.\"—\u003ci\u003e The Boston Globe \u003c\/i\u003eB.J. Novak is well known for his work on NBC’s Emmy Award-winning comedy series \u003ci\u003eThe Office\u003c\/i\u003e as an actor, writer, director, and executive producer. He is also acclaimed for his standup comedy, his performances in motion pictures\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eand his \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling book of short stories, \u003ci\u003eOne More Thing\u003c\/i\u003e. A graduate of Harvard University with a degree in English and Spanish literature, B.J. lives in Los Angeles, California.","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302098915557,"sku":"NP9780803741713","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780803741713.jpg?v=1767738492","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-book-with-no-pictures-isbn-9780803741713","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}