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A book is a book / written by Jenny Barnholdt ; illustrated by Sarah Wilkins.
"This book asks <U+2018>what is a book?<U+2019> It celebrates books and reading. Although <U+2018>told<U+2019> from a child<U+2019>s view, it captures the value and magic of books felt by all voracious readers, and is a perfect gift for book-lovers of all ages"--From www.geckopress.co.nz.
Record details
- ISBN: 1877579920
- ISBN: 9781877579929
- Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill.
- Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Gecko Press ; 2013.
Content descriptions
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 19.95 |
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| Subject: | Books. Books and reading. Gift books. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | STO JP Bornh | 31681002791564 | PICTURE | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Ask a child "What is a book?" and you may get some unexpected answers - like those included in this whimsically philosophical tribute to reading. Lovely to share with a child, and a perfect gift for book-lovers of all ages.
A beautifully produced, small-format jacketed hardcover with simple illustrations that are whimsical yet humorous.
A book to read.
A book belongs in a library, on a bookshelf, in a bookshop, in your house.
A story belongs wherever a story belongs.
If it's Sunday and raining, a book is the perfect thing. Even a small book, because boredom can be very big.
You can read a book while you walk, but you have to be careful not to bump into things. - Baker & Taylor
Celebrates the many qualities, characteristics, and unconventional uses of books, as well as the myriad journeys on which they can take their readers.
