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Five Faves: Books About Books

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As a librarian, I love books! But what's even better than books? Books about books! These fun picture books are hilarious, thoughtful, and imaginative depictions of books come to life. With 5 different options to choose from, these "book" books are amazing for both the avid and the reluctant reader.

Battle of the Books
By Melanie Ellsworth
Illustrated by James Rey Sanchez
New York, NY : Little Bee Books, 2022. Picture Book.

It’s a battle between the books to be the story chosen for bedtime. Each one wants to be read, and as they push and shove each other in order to get the best spot, Pirate Book falls off the shelf. They each use their unique skills to help him get back on the shelf, and eventually, Josh picks the best book of them all—all of them. With fun text for each book and a personality to match, this is sure to become a favorite bedtime story.

By Adam Lehrhaupt
Illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2021. Picture Book.

Book lives at the library, and it goes on many adventures as children take it home. Slowly, Book starts to get checked out less and less. It gets moved to a different shelf, forgotten. One day, a librarian picks Book up, and it goes on a whole new adventure as it is donated to the library book sale. This book is an amazing way to follow the journey of one book, and to appreciate the many adventures that books can take us each on.

Books Aren’t for Eating
By Carlie Sorosiak
Illustrated by Manu Montoya
Somerville, Massachusetts : Walker Books, 2022. Picture Book.

When another goat comes into the store, Leopold, the owner and a goat, is delighted. That delight quickly turns to horror when the other goat begins to eat every book that Leopold recommends. In this charming book about a goat bookstore owner who loves recommending books, book lovers will love the descriptive imagery, the silly story, and the satisfying resolution.

Help Wanted: Must Love Books
By Janet Sumner Johnson
Illustrated by Courtney Dawson
North Mankato, MN : Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint, 2020. Picture Book.

When Shailey’s dad gets a new job, she fires him as her bedtime storyteller. As she interviews applicants, most of them from her favorite fairytales, she realizes that they might not be the right fit. Her job requirements continues to grow, including “must be human,” and she finally hires the perfect bedtime reader: her dad. This book is funny, cute, and mixes together multiple characters in a fun and creative way.

How to Eat a Book
By Mrs. & Mr. Macleod
New York : Union Square Kids, 2022. Picture Book.

When the Grunion children go to eat books, the strangest thing happens—the books eat them. As Gerald, Geraldine, and Sheila travel through the worlds of books, they encounter new places, new creatures, and new ideas. The illustrations are fun, imaginative, and readers will love this book, the characters, and the message behind it all.
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