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The Book with No Pictures
Ages 6–8 · Under $25
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A picture book with no pictures at all, that forces whoever reads it out loud to say increasingly ridiculous words and sounds.
Best for
Kids who love watching a grown-up read something silly out loud.
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Reviewed by Givloom
Why it's here
A genuinely clever gimmick book — the grown-up reading it out loud has to say silly words and sounds, which makes kids laugh at the adult, not just the book.
Skip it if
It only works as a read-aloud, since there's nothing for a kid to look at — skip if you want a book for independent picture-browsing.
Screen-free score
5/5
Mess level
Low
Parent involvement
Low
Faith-friendly
Yes
Author
B.J. Novak
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