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The picturebook “It’s a Book” illustrates ideas of different forms of books. What is the definition of a book? Technology impacts us on the way, the form and the habit we read a book. Also, technology brings imaginations that how a book can be read, listened and even interacted. Readers can explore their reading style and find their fun way to read a book. There is no judgement of one’s choice since each reader deserves one’s own reading experience.

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The picture book “Not a Box” reminds me of creativity. The book will be helpful for readers to think outside the box; especially, the dialogue of asking “Is it a box?” with possible answers, which improves readers to think “a box” can be everything. Interestingly, instead of being asked, we, readers, have our definitions of what a box is or is not. It is definitely a book for both young and old readers.

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“The Book With No Pictures” brings me not only laughter but also insights. It is meaningful for readers to ponder individualized reading experience. That is, the one who reads the books becomes part of the book, which highlights how each reader can create one’s special interaction with the audience. The book can build up and connect relationships between readers and audiences since without pictures it needs more engagement and attention to some extent. Hence, the book can be read in a class, used in an ice-breaking activity and in parenting time.

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“Love You Forever” shows how great a mother’s love is no matter what one's child becomes and acts. It represents a mother’s image who is the one mainly in charge of feeding and educating one’s child, which reproduces stereotypes of gender roles in a household setting although at the end of the story, the boy becomes a father and nurses his child. It is still an appropriate reading for children since family’s support for children is critical and full of love.

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I liked this book because it shows the different choices both parents and children make that influence lives. It's the all encompassing debate about the importance, but also the detriment, of kids having screen time. I found it interesting that after the Jackass read the book for a few hours, according to the clocks, that he still thought the book needed charged. It shows how out of touch with reality the Jackass may be and I feel really sorry for him. He doesn't know something very basic and pretty fundamental. While I would classify this as a children's book based on the illustrations, vocabulary, and storyline, I like the touches of adult humor children may not pick up on like the end line, "It's a book, Jackass." That line made me smile.

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Oh my this book hit home! With my six-year-old, boxes are EVERYTHING to him!! Every present, every package, the boxes are his most favorite thing. Any cardboard box he can get his hands on he either colors on, cuts up, or both. His latest inventions are cardboard technology. We won't let him have a phone or a TV in his room so he's invented some which he actually "uses." He plays Pokémon Go on his two phones (pictured above), he watches TV in his room on his cardboard TV, and he's even made himself a cardboard videogame. It's pretty cute and I think he's being very clever using his imagination to get what he wants. This book is definitely a children's book and hits right at the heart of their youth.

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The Book with No Pictures Review by Molly

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The Book with No Pictures Review by Molly

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This book takes me back to when I took ED-LLC 549 and learning about the use and importance of prosody when reading. This book would not be as humorous if read by a boring, monotone reader instead of the funny B. J. Novak. Using prosody while reading this book is everything and the words on the page lend themselves nicely to use expression and humor while reading it. Another point that makes this book great is the different text sizes and colors. It helps emphasize the importance of certain words or phrases. The color and text sizes are almost a picture themselves like the "Boo Boo Butt" page, hilarious! : ) This book is definitely a children's book because of the vocabulary, and silly, innocent nature of the story. As you can hear in the video, kids really enjoy the book and can get enjoyment from it being read to them over and over again. Each time this book is read can be a new experience by the reader trying out different voices or sounds. It is also great for kids because it allows for interaction between the reader and child by the questions being asked like "Can I stop reading?" and "I have to read the rest?" This is an A+ book for kids!

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This is not my favorite book. Something about the mother was just too overbearing for me. I get that it's supposed to be sweat and loving but when the mother went to pick up her sleeping baby, my thought was, you better leave that sleeping baby alone or you're asking for trouble. This comes from personal experience with two little ones at home. And when she snuck into his house, I thought, nope, not doing that. I did like the story because it shows the strong bond between a mother and child and I like the message the mother is giving the child, just the holding at night part was a bit much for me. I do really like the song,
I'll love you forever,
I'll like you for always,
As long as I'm living
my baby you'll be.
This is definitely children's literature because it's a story written about a child for a child.

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This book's immediate use of the word "jackass" made me immediately start thinking again about how we define children's literature. Under my definition, I think that it definitely fits the mold, but I think some more traditional definitions would not approve of that language as much. I did thoroughly enjoy the content, drawing attention to how digitized much of our reading and interaction is these days. I am sure there are children out there who have interacted with physical, bound books far less than we did growing up without as much digitization.

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This picture book was adorable and brought back so many memories of my childhood and my siblings childhood, turning boxes into whatever we wanted them to be, opening up our imaginations to all sorts of possibilities. The language used was very limited, but the illustrations to match allowed the reader to be inspired and think of a "box" in whatever ways they want to. I also loved that the illustrations came to life with movement and color every time the character said "it's not a box". The emphasis on imagination was key in this book.

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What a fun and interactive children's book! This definitely proves that children's books do not always need to be illustrated and that thoughtful writing and content can be just as much fun for kiddos as looking at beautifully illustrated pages. The use of made up words, bolding, and color bring the language to life for the reader, and help define the silly tone for the child. It causes laughs, engagement, and definitely holds children's attention. Would be a great addition to any classroom.

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I grew up with this book on my bookshelf and it used to make me sad thinking about my mom getting older. As a kid, that is always what I picked up on, that one day my mom is going to get old, and I am going to be grown but our relationship will remain loving and caring and kind. It in the only book out of these four that illustrates humans and a family, which is white and traditional in the fact that the dad is never mentioned, and the boy needs nurturing. This isn't necessarily an inclusive book and might not settle well with all students in a classroom, but is still super cute in the idea that love shared is multigenerational and also brings up traditions passed down.

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This book is a pretty accurate picture of the situation we find ourselves in today with so many texts and processes going online and onto our phones. When we find ourselves doing everything on our phones, do we even pick up books anymore? I think there is something so beautiful about having a book in hand, the turn of the pages, and the smell of a book. This book was a great reminder that perhaps we need to pull out physical books more and share them with those we love.

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Not a Box perfectly encapsulates the imagination of a child. A box can be anything! A rocket ship, a sled to slide down the stairs in, or a burning building. It reminds me of my own children who use laundry baskets as turtle shells. This book shows children what their imaginations are capable of and gives them permission to use them! The illustrations are simple but work so well with the red drawing covering the shape of the box. This is a great book for children.

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The Book with No Pictures - Review by Angie DeGraw

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The Book with No Pictures - Review by Angie DeGraw

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The Book with No Pictures is a favorite at my house. My children love to hear me having to say all those crazy things you have to say in this book. And honestly, I get just as much enjoyment out of hearing my husband reading it them as they do. This book keeps us laughing the entire time. It brings so much pleasure to read and creates excitement and fun that should come with reading! The word choice is so fun and keeps children engaged. While the book has no pictures, it does make use of the text by enlarging and coloring red the words that you HAVE to say. It is a wonderful book that children (and adults) all enjoy.

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Love You Forever - Review by Angie DeGraw

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Love You Forever - Review by Angie DeGraw

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This book is one that is sure to make me cry every time. I love this book because I have fond memories reading it to my children and feeling the deep love the mother felt for her child. I know that many other people have different feelings about this book. I've talked with many friends who find it creepy that the mother is always sneaking in to watch the boy. While I can understand that point of view I have never felt that way. I can relate to the feeling of being in a zoo and having smelly boys who say weird things and only swear when grandma is around.

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It's a Jack*ss - Word Choice Matters by Sharon Codispoti

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It's a Jack*ss - Word Choice Matters by Sharon Codispoti

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It's a Book by Lane Smith is a picture book that seems to be written for the purpose of encouraging a technology-based society to rediscover the joy of reading printed textbooks, which I completely relate to as an older adult who loves to have my reading material in printed format. The illustrations are kid-friendly, with a donkey and ape as the main characters. The language is simple enough for children to read and understand. Throughout the book, the donkey questions what the object is that has captured his friend's attention. He also wants to know how to use the item and if it must be used in the same manner as the technology he has become accustomed to, including references to texting, charging, tweeting, and connecting to Wifi. The ape repeatedly replies to his friend, "No. It's a Book," before the donkey decides to give it a try.

The question of whether this is a children's book or not lies in the appropriateness of the language used in the book. The donkey is referred to as a "Jackass" twice in the book. In the beginning, the title of Jackass could be explained as a synonym for donkey. However, I believe the context of the word "Jackass" on the final page of the book may be interpreted more as an insult to provoke a reaction from the reader. I believe the topic of this book may relate more to older readers who value printed book formats, and some parents may feel like the language is inappropriate for a children's book. So, I would not classify this as a children's book, and I would not select it for reading to a classroom full of children. I did appreciate the theme of reading encouragement, though.

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An Illustration from Not a Box by Antoinette Portis 

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Not a Box by Antoinette Portis is a children's book that inspires imagination through the simple use of illustration and one of the building staples of youth, a box. With each new page, the main character, a cute little bunny, reminds readers that there's more creative potential in a basic box outline than is seen. The vibrant red additions of line and shape expand each bland and colorless box into something fun and exciting, including a robot, burning building, rocket ship, race car, mountain, and pirate ship. The simple sentences and word choices in this book are easy for beginning readers. I appreciated the clear and positive message, which is to think outside of the box and explore new ideas. I would definitely choose this book for use in an elementary classroom.

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Finding the Fun in Words by Sharon Codispoti

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Finding the Fun in Words by Sharon Codispoti

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I am sure when B.J. Novak first pitched his idea for a children's book with no pictures to a publisher, he was probably met with some skepticism. The full effect of the book is not felt until it is read aloud, and the reader becomes the entertainment. Not only does this book encourage children to focus on the words, but it shows them how words can be used to communicate something fun and exciting. It teaches children that characters can be made to do anything the author wants them to do. There may not be any illustrations, but children love this book, and I would confidently select it for an introduction to word choice during writing instruction in an elementary classroom.

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B. J. Novak reads from The Book With No Pictures

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Tradition Repetitions by Sharon Codispoti

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Tradition Repetitions by Sharon Codispoti

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Love You Forever by Robert Munsch is a familiar book that I have read to children over the years, and many parents that I know are familiar with it too. The story begins with a mother and baby, progresses through their relationship during childhood, the teen years, adulthood, death, and the rebirth of a new generation. There are colorful illustrations on most pages throughout the book. A song verse is repeated through each stage of the mother and son's lives. The theme of a mother's love and enduring traditions is one that adults might identify with more than children do, and that is probably why a lot of mothers select this book to read to their children. There is sadness incorporated into the story when the mother becomes too old to continue singing her evening song to her grown son, but he recognized the simple gesture of love as one that was worth preserving for his daughter. It is a more mature topic than some other children's books, but the overall message is positive. This book may be one that I would select to introduce the topic of family traditions or remembering deceased loved ones in an elementary classroom.