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I Want To Read ALL The Books

An insatiably curious girl decides the only way to answer all her questions is to read all the books in this funny and charming picture book in the spirit of The Library Fish and Tom Chapin’s The Library Book.

Hana wants to know everything about the world around her. When she starts asking questions, her mother gives her a book. She learns so much, but now she has even more questions! She also has a big mission: she will read all the books—every single one! She reads every book in her house…and then her friends’ houses…and then the whole block. Nonfiction, fiction, romance, mysteries, and science fiction.

But when her mother takes her to the downtown library, she realizes there are a lot more books than she thought…way more. Maybe she can’t really read all the books—now what?

Author: Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Illustrator: Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Published by: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers (Sept. 17, 2024)
ISBN13: 9781481416306
Grades: P-3 | Ages: 4-8

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See Press Kit For I Want To Read ALL The Books.

“A love letter to books and libraries.” – Quebec Library Association (ABQULA)

“A testament to the power of books and their ability to foster curiosity that will keep readers laughing page after page, as well as inspire them to challenge themselves and explore reading both for fun and to learn.” – SoCal City Kids

“A charming celebration of the delight and value of reading, I Want To Read All The Books by author/illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi is an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community/public library picture book collections for children’s ages 4-8.” – Children’s BookWatch Reviewer’s Choice, MidwestBookReview.com.

“A love letter to all kinds of books, their ability to entertain and teach, and to all those who love all of them. I loved Hana, her questions, and her solution to the innumerable amount of books there are to read. This book makes me so happy!” – Unleashing Readers: Helping Students Navigate The World Of Books

” If your kiddo has ever checked out their limit of library books or asked you one million questions in a row, this is one to add to your (exploding) home library.” – Upstate Parent, Greenville news

“The art is cute and the whole package is a treat. If you only read one book (but you should try for more), this is the one to read!” – by Jeanette, Northshire Bookstore website.

“…Sweet encouragement for library patrons.” – Kirkus Reviews.

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