My husband bought The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak for our son this past Christmas. I thought he was a little out of his mind. Our son loves pictures and how could we expect a 3-year-old to sit through a story with no pictures?
I clearly new NOTHING about The Book With No Pictures.
The book relies on funny words and sounds. It also pulls out some really funny (to kids) descriptions, such as blueberry pizza!
Blueberry Pizza?!?
For real. This book has also taught my 3-year-old how to say the word “ridiculous.” And “preposterous.”
Lucas loves it. He requests it each night. The first night was a little iffy, but once Kenny got a couple of pages in, Lucas was hooked. Some nights he wants to read it more than once, but we only allow one time per night, and he can choose other books to read. (His other current favorite is Green Eggs & Ham.)
I highly recommend this book. I recommend even more that you sit back while someone else reads it to your kids.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
He must be so cute saying ridiculous!
Nichole says
I’ve heard only great things about that book!
Andrea B (@goodgirlgonered) says
It really is SO cute.
I kind of want a copy. We read it at the bookstore – actually my daughter and a new friend read it together – and they were cracking up.
Also? I love Ryan. (ehem)
Jaime says
You so need the book. I mean, your daughter needs it.
And, yeah, BJ Novak? Love.
Abbey says
I’ve been wondering about this book! Not that I have any little humans in my life, but I follow BJ Novak on twitter and saw him tweeting lots about it and wondered how it worked — how it was a non-picture book for kiddos. Glad to hear your little loves it!
Jaime says
You’ll need it one day. 😉 Trust me on this.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That sounds like a fantastic book. I should get one for my young nieces.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
There is nothing more fun that teaching big words to little kids. It’s great for their vocabulary, and it’s so funny to watch them say the words.
Candy O. says
What a cute book! I’ll have to look into it and get a copy.
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
My kids are out of picture books, but I think I’ll buy the Book with NO Pictures for them anyway! I think they’ll enjoy it!
Marybeth Hamilton says
We got that book for Christmas as part of a family gift, and it’s safe to say that my husband and I and our two kids LOVE it so much! It makes all of us giggle every time we read it.
Melissa Pezza says
This is great! I’ve never heard of a book like this before, but I love the idea. Those are some BIG words!
Stephanie says
What a cute book! I love that the words are nice and big to help beginning sight readers too! I’ll have to see if I can find it next time we go to the library.
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
Haha, too cute! I love it when little ones say big words! This sounds like a great book too!
Catherine S says
This sounds like a great book. I need to get it for my little niece and nephew.
Pam says
This sounds like a cute little book. My daughter would have loved it when she was younger!
Christi says
I’ve been wanting to check this book out – I love BJ Novak from The Office and think he’s pretty hilarious, so I can only imagine his book is pretty funny! I
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
Such adorable pictures! I need to get this book for my girls!
Liz Mays says
It sounds like this book is a ton of fun! Any book that makes you kids laugh is a good one!
aimee fauci says
Big board books with big and fun words. I LOVE it!
Jess Weaver says
What a clever childrens book. I will have to get it for my little ones.
Tracie says
How fun! I loved him on The Office, but I didn’t know about this book. I have a friend with a little one who is almost the perfect age for this book.
Rosey says
Sounds like he has good taste in books. And he’s cute as he can be!
Jeanine says
Sounds great! I hadn’t ever heard of this until now. I will have to check it out my kids LOVE reading!
Christie says
I saw this in the store and almost bought it! I’m going to have to go back now!
Debbie Denny says
This sounds like fun. A great book to read.
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
That is so awesome! We bought a similar book for kiddo when she was about 4. If we are excited about it, kids usually pick up on it and are willing to give it a chance.
Cassie says
This sounds like a really cool book! I know some parents that need to buy this for their kids.
Estelle says
It looks like such a cute book. And I love your pictures!
Ann Bacciaglia says
This is such a great way to read to your kids. This way they can focus on the words.
Tess says
What a neat idea for kids. I’ll have to tell my daughter about it.
April Decheine says
How adorable, my boys would of loved this book too. My daughter has a little one, this would be perfect for her.