About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is rushing through their work just to be finished, or when they are feeling frustrated that they do not know everything yet. It is a perfect choice for the 'information sponge' who wants to be the smartest kid in the class but needs to learn that true wisdom takes time. This quirky story follows Henry, a boy who literally eats books to gain knowledge, only to find that he ends up with a bellyache and a jumbled brain. Through Henry's journey from eating books to reading them, the story explores the difference between quick consumption and deep understanding. It is a fantastic tool for encouraging patience in the learning process and celebrating the slow, joyful digestion of a good story. Parents will appreciate the sophisticated art and the gentle lesson that there are no shortcuts to becoming truly smart.
