Book details
My Worst Book Ever
Description
Picture books are such good fun and so is making them - but who knew there were so many things that could go wrong? This is the story of a picture book doomed from the very start. Allan has a good idea for book about a crocodile, but every time he sits down to write he's interrupted. The manuscript gets soaked in tea and nibbled by snails. And then when Bruce gets started on the pictures, he gets over-excited and draws a hippo not a crocodile. The publishers get over-excited too - they want a dinosaur and experiment with all kinds of different fonts. Allan and Bruce think they've straightened things out, but then when the book goes off to the printer - you guessed it - there's MORE trouble. Pages in French and Chinese get muddled with the English, and somehow Bruce's hippos and dinosaurs get mixed up with them too.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
64 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Allan Ahlberg's 'My Worst Book Ever' provides a humorous and insightful look into the process of creating a children's book, making it an entertaining read for both adults and children.
- The book offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the challenges authors and illustrators face, which can be educational for aspiring writers and illustrators, teaching them about potential pitfalls in the publishing process.
- Bruce Ingman's illustrations complement the story perfectly, adding an extra layer of engagement and enjoyment for readers, as they depict the comical mishaps that can occur during the creation of a book.
- Reading 'My Worst Book Ever' can serve as a reminder of the importance of perseverance and a good sense of humor when faced with setbacks, making it an inspiring read for anyone who has encountered obstacles in their creative endeavors.