Boken som inte ville bli läst The Book That Did Not Want To Be Read
What do you do with a book that doesn’t want to be read? Why open it, of course!
The Book That Did Not Want To Be Read is a laugh-out-loud picture book for all children of an age where they want an adult to read to them. Since this particular book most certainly doesn’t want to be read it will act up and squirm around, much to the delight of said children. Letters will go missing, the book will try to close itself, burn your fingers, and play all manners of pranks on you who are reading it. It will do just about everything it can to make you give up and put it down.
The Book That Did Not Want To Be Read is a declaration of love for the togetherness that occurs at that moment when, perhaps usually at bedtime, a guardian, parent or carer reads aloud for one or more who are still fascinated by how squiggles on a page can hold all of those fairytales and figures.
And perhaps best of all – when a child wants to hear The Book That Did Not Want To Be Read, it will invite not only them but also the adult to maybe dip their toes in the waters outside the box; to become creative, playful, and able to say things that might otherwise be forgotten in all haste. Like, “I love you.”
Awards
| Swedish Bookseller's Award (Children's book of the year) Sweden | 2021 |
| Adlibris Award (Best Children’s, Ages 0-6) Sweden | 2020 |
Reviews
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“The kids squeal with laughter at the somersaults the book will perform in order not to be read – it makes up its own words, pretends to be a bird, changes all the Rs to Us… And the adult will feel an immense satisfaction in so effectively conveying the power of words.”
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“This is an incredibly funny book meant to be read aloud.”
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“I don’t know when we last had such a fun time at bedtime. Both I and the 3,5-year-old laugh out loud when the book tries to run off or when we have to help each other blow out the fire.”
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“It’s not just the idea that’s good, but so also the particularly nice and playful execution thereof.”
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“Must be read despite every resistance the book will make.”
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“How I smiled while reading this book! /…/ A humorous and timeless picture book for all kids who need adults or others who know how to read in order to enjoy their books.”
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“Adult readers aloud who enjoy giving a theatrical performance when sharing a book can have terrific fun with this, so too of course will young audiences.”
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“The funny little tale of The Book That Did Not Want To Be Read is designed to charm its audience. A piece of art. /…/ David Sundin’s amusing work is a treat in itself when it comes to its execution.”
- Author
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David Sundin
- Published
- 2020
- Genre
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- Children’s
- Pages
- 40
- Reading material
Swedish edition
English translation
- Rights sold
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Arab World, Dar Al Muna
Catalonia, Penguin Random House
China, Penguin Random House (Simplified Chinese)
Czech Republic, Euromedia
Denmark, Gutkind
Estonia, Varrak
Faroe Islands, BFL
Finland, Tammi
France, Robert Laffont
Germany, mvg
Greece, Brainfood
Hungary, Cicero
Iceland, Edda
Italy, Vallardi
Japan, Subarusya
Korea, BIR
Latvia, Zvaigzne ABC
Netherlands, Unieboek Spectrum
Norway, Strawberry
Poland, Zysk
Portugal, Bertrand
Romania, Pandora
Serbia, Laguna
Slovakia, Ikar
Spain, Penguin Random House
Sweden, Bonnier Carlsen
Turkey, Hep Kitap
UK, Puffin
US, Simon & Schuster