I Will Read to You

A gentle blend of spooky and sweet, I Will Read to You is a unique bedtime tale about empathy, kindness...and monsters.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Once upon a time, a young boy with a penchant for spine-tingling tales of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins embarked on a curious quest. He pondered, "Do monsters have someone to read to them?" Armed with only a book and a flashlight (with his mother's reluctant accompaniment), he ventured into the night, summoning every monster he could think of to ensure they received the bedtime story they so desperately needed. What followed was a delightful blend of spooky and sweet, as I Will Read to You emerged as a unique rhyming bedtime tale that celebrated monsters, storytelling, and the profound power of a good book to bring people together. With its hauntingly beautiful illustrations and captivating narrative, this book not only entertained but also imparted valuable lessons about empathy and understanding. As the young boy turned the pages, he discovered that even the most fearsome creatures had their own stories to tell and their own dreams to pursue. Through their shared experiences, the boy and the monsters forged a bond that transcended their differences, reminding them that they were more alike than they ever imagined. And in the end, the little orange monster, who had been hiding on almost every page, emerged as a symbol of friendship and camaraderie, reminding readers that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light and the possibility of a new beginning.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 223 x 289 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316592611