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The Incredible Book Eating Boy

By Oliver Jeffers
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The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers is a delightful tale about a boy named Henry who discovers he can gain knowledge by eating books. As he devours more books and becomes smarter, the story explores the resulting humorous challenges and personal growth. The book is beautifully illustrated, adding charm and engaging young readers.
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You might enjoy this delightful story if you're captivated by whimsical tales that celebrate curiosity and learning in a unique way. This enchanting book, brought to life with charming illustrations, is perfect for children with a vivid imagination and a love for endearing characters. It's a delightful read that creatively explores the joy of books and the power of knowledge.

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The Incredible Book Eating Boy

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this mouth-wateringly irresistible tale of a boy’s insatiable hunger with this exquisite cloth-bound edition, including a letter from Oliver Jeffers and never-before-seen sketches!

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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this mouth-wateringly irresistible tale of a boy’s insatiable hunger with this exquisite cloth-bound edition, including a letter from Oliver Jeffers and never-before-seen sketches!
Henry loves books… but not like you and I. He loves to EAT books! This exciting new story follows the trials and tribulations of a boy with a voracious appetite for books.

Henry discovers his unusual taste by mistake one day, and is soon swept up in his new-found passion – gorging on every delicious book in sight! And better still, he realises that the more books he eats, the smarter he gets. Henry dreams of becoming the Incredible Book Eating Boy – the smartest boy in the world! But a book-eating diet isn’t the healthiest of habits, as Henry soon finds out…

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Reviews highlight The Incredible Book Eating Boy as an irresistible and beautifully illustrated book. Critics describe it as a delightful and magical work that captivates children. The edition is praised for its appealing illustrations and witty storytelling, making it a feast for the imagination.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008181154

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: 10th Anniversary edition

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Oliver Jeffers

About the Author

Oliver Jeffers is a highly acclaimed talent in picture books. He graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours and has since exhibited his paintings around the world. His outstanding talent has already been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award, the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award and the Irish Children's Book of the Year. www.oliverjeffers.com

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