John Perry (5) (1967–)

Who can resist a book that eats people? If the yellow caution tape on the cover does not scare the reader off, the book that eats people surely will. Just think of poor Victoria Glassford - when she checked the book out of the library,

"She put the book on her nightstand, but before she could finish brushing her teeth, it jumped up, thumped her on the head, and gobbled her down, beginning with her polished pink toenails. Have you ever heard a book burp?"
"Beware - this book is ALWAYS show more hungry."
Great fun with hilariously gruesome illustrations. (Not for the youngest listener - this book DOES eat people.) show less

Normally I talk about how I devoured a book, but this is a story about a book that eats people and other books. The text serves as a warning to all readers, especially those foolish enough to pick up a book without first washing off their snack. Illustrations are wild, depicting a ferocious and devious book on the hunt for his next meal.

A small issue with the text: at one point the author declares that this book was shelved between "The Complete Guide to Saints" and "Sandwiches Through the show more Ages." I am curious what organization system this library uses? show less

Ever read "Little Shop of Horrors"? If not, you should. If you have, this is definitely a book you want to read. With humor that is dark and witty, and yet still super appropriate for children, this book is one that should be in every teachers library.

I thought that this book was going to be a rip off of Grover's "Monster at the End of This Book", but instead "The Book That Eats People" is a dark and richly illustrated story in its own right. Parents may have a greater appreciation for the wit and presentation.