Smith, Lane (2010). It's a Book. New York, NY: Roaring Brook Press. The New York Times Best Seller List
I smiled so hard after reading the text and the art of each page, but had to laugh after reading the end of the book even after I already sensed it was going to end just like it did!
A monkey is peacefully reading a book, while a jackass comes over and asks about what the object in the monkey's hands is. The jackass is quite a computer wiz and wonders if what the monkey is holding is a new technological device. The monkey simply says, "It's a book."
This book makes quite a powerful statement in defense of real-live books! Its simplicity so genius and the dry humor so hilarious! The cartoon art is simple and has an innocent childish touch with adds to the more mature comedic undertone given. Even the dialog font from the monkey as compared to the jackass makes for quite some giggles!
This books makes a great gift for a librarian, and maybe even for a techie or texting junkie! As for a young child...hmmm... I have to think about that one.
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