Book List: Books about Books and Reading

What makes a book? Why do we like to read and share stories? Perfect for booklovers of all ages, these titles explore the enjoyment and importance of books, reading and storytelling.

Parsley Rabbit’s Book about Books by Frances Watts and David Legge, ABC Books, $17.99, 9780733332906

It’s a Book by Lane Smith, Macmillan, $12.99, 9780330544023 (KBR review here)

Otto the Book Bear by Katie Cleminson, Jonathan Cape Ltd, $14.99, 9781780080031

This is My Book by Mick Inkpen, Hodder Children’s Books, $16.99, 9780340989630

Beware of the Storybook Wolves by Lauren Child, Orchard Books, $16.99, 9781408314807


But Excuse Me That Is My Book by Lauren Child, Puffin Books, $14.99, 9780141500539

Don’t Read This Book! by Jill Lewis and Deborah Allwright, Tiger Tales, $28.99, 9781589250949

I Like Books by Anthony Browne, Walker Books, $14.99, 9781406321784

Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Macmillan, $14.99, 9781405034708

The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers, Harper Collins, $14.99, 9780007182312 (KBR review here)

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore by W. E. Joyce, Simon & Schuster, $16.99, 9780857079442 (KBR review here)

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