101 Ways To Read A Book

Timothe de Fombelle, Benjamin Chaud, Karin Snelson , Angus Yuen-Killick

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Red Comet Press LLC
17 October 2023

Humour; Cartoons & comic strips; Children's & Educational

Age range 6+

The Sunflower, The contortionist, The sleepwalker, The romantic ...this one-of-a-kind whimsical volume presents 101 ways and poses in which to read books. Each of the diverse poses has been keenly observed and collected by author Timothe de Fombelle, then charmingly illustrated with the greatest precision by celebrated artist Benjamin Chaud. For bibliophiles, browsers, and the just plain curious, this delightful book is a joyful celebration of reading in its many and varied ways. It is a perfect gift for all who love books and reading and will prove especially inspiring to bookworms who desire to pursue their cherished pastime one hundred and one percent of the time.

By: Timothe de Fombelle
Illustrated by: Benjamin Chaud
Translated by: Karin Snelson, Angus Yuen-Killick
Imprint: Red Comet Press LLC
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 174mm, Spine: 19mm
ISBN: 9781636550824
ISBN 10: 1636550827
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 17 October 2023
Recommended Age: From 6 to 100 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Timothée de Fombelle is a Paris-based playwright, and author of award-winning children's fiction and picture books. His first series, Toby Alone and Toby Alone and the Secrets of the Tree has been published in twenty-seven languages and won numerous awards, including France’s prestigious Prix Sorcières and the Marsh Award. Benjamin Chaud has illustrated more than 60 books. He is the author and illustrator of New York Times Notable Book The Bear's Song and tree sequels. His most recent book Grown-ups Never Do That was written by his frequent collaborator, Davide Calì. Benjamin Chaud lives in France. Karin Snelson is a Seattle-based book editor and translator, specializing in children's literature. Angus Yuen-Killick is the founder and publisher of Red Comet Press, located in Brooklyn, New York.

Reviews for 101 Ways To Read A Book

"""I know there’s 101 ways to read a book, but I can tell you my three ways to read a book … THE ROMANTIC ~ THE IMAGINATIVE ~ THE DIVA"" —Pennie Clark Ianniciello, Pennie's Pick “I adore this book. The perfect gift for any reader of any age. Illustrations and captions are so much fun that you’ll want to figure out your reader type or create a new one. What a joy to turn each page. This is the perfect gift book for all the readers in our lives.” —Becky Anderson, owner, Anderson’s Books, Naperville “Totally adorable! Charming and hilarious, the book will speak to anyone who has brought a book to the beach, the dinner table, or the bathtub. I’m almost afraid to show it to my children, because they’ll want to try every pose.” —Emma Straub, NY Times bestselling author & owner, Books Are Magic, Brooklyn “Joyful! I love this book!!” —Mitchell Kaplan, owner, Books & Books Stores, Florida ""A delightfully extravagant demonstration of the persistence of reading and readers.""–Kirkus Reviews"