I Love Books

the pictures..make you feel how she changed her mind.

Eesa-Queensbridge

Hackney Primary Reading Champions

I love books story is about a girl who does not like reading books and was set homework that required to read a book.However, she is taken into new world and falls in love with her book.I would totally recommend reading this book because it has amazing artwork.I love this book and I think you will to.

Isabelle

Dovery Reading Gladiators

Isabelle

Dovery Reading Gladiators

Hattie Y7

Sandroyd Bookivores

I like how she said "I need to finish this adventure " and she started loving books although she thought at the start , that books are terrible to read and she hated reading so much that even if her mum tried to coax her to read she didn't want to.

Avantika

Alexandra Readers

lyla

Dovery Reading Gladiators

Florrians

Dovery Reading Gladiators

The book is about a ittle girl who hates books and is told to read one during the holidays. I really like this story bacause it shows where books can take you and the power they have on your emotions. They can calm you down. The illustration are clever because it showed little bits of what is inside a book. For example, there was a book about mermaids and the book had a mermaid tail sitcking out of it. The illustrations put a smile on my face. My favourite part is when the girl goes to her mum and her mum is dressed as if she was in the book with a squirel on her head. I would recommend this because it could show young people where books can take you and shows that reading is a lot of fun.

Beatrice

Sandroyd Bookivores

The main thing I love about this book is the different symbols that continue throughout the story line that show the main character’s development. However I do wish the book was longer as then the story could be explained in greater detail but since it is shorter, it makes it more accessible to people who struggle to read longer books :)

Freya

Loyal Judging Society

This book showed me how books can inspire you into making reading your hobby. It also shows that you should always give something a try.

Felix

King James Reading Royalty

Well done - I loved it! I love how the pictures became more colourful the more she enjoyed books.

Ella

Prettygate Junior School

I like how before the child discovers reading the story is illustrated in monochromatic tones but when you get further into the story bursts of colour appear across the page. It relates to readers because loads of people don't like/read books but when readers pour through the book they actually find that they like reading. I find the page layout very interesting because it kind of looks like a map .It is very interesting to re read.

Olive

Hackney Primary Reading Champions

I like this book because it is about when you're reading a book you let your imagination guide you into a whole new adventure even if in the begining is not your kind of style

Ela

Alexandra Readers

I really enjoy the illustrations because they are detailed and colourful and I also like how the adventure map has magic places and how the girl is not just ordinary, she is imaginative .

Rosie

Great Coates

This book is about a little girl who goes on a crazy adventure with the characters of the books and learns to love books this way. I love this story bacause it is very relatable. Also, the illustrations are beautiful. They are quite basic but with some fun details. I love the bookshelves. I love them because of the contrast of black and white with lots of colours. I would absolutely recommend this book bacause it is funny, easy to relate and has great illustrations. If you don't love to read, this book is for you!

Zara

Sandroyd Bookivores

In this book, there is a young girl who is now on holiday from school. The teacher said, "Enjoy your holidays! Don't forget to read a book." The little girl hates books and she was surprised that her teacher told the class to read a whole book. She went home and told her Mum the news. Her mum said, "We are heading to the library." In the library, the girl's mum told her to go and choose a book. When she looked at the books she said, "They are all so quiet and still." Next, her Mum choose a book for her. She fell into the story world. All of a sudden she found herself back in her world. Then, she stared to enjoy reading .

Eliza

Read to succeed

I enjoyed the adventure. The illustrations were fun.

Daniel

Great Coates

I really love the way this book was designed because it started off very dull because the girl had no imagination but eventually there was more colour as she reads. The story itself is very engaging and can encourage people to read. This book would help people who are trying to help other people read.

Maisie

Loyal Judging Society

This book made me feel very sad for those who haven’t yet found their joy in reading because they’re missing out on incredible, magical adventures! The illustrations also help tell the story a lot. I would recommend this beautiful book for anyone who doesn’t like reading, because, really, it’s just about willing to try and find the right book for you – trust me, once you’ve fallen in love, you can never stop, EVER!

Eunice

Sale High Readers

This book tells the story of a little girl who initially hates reading. It is coming towards the end of the year and she is excited for the holidays, as she won’t have to read. However, she gets told by her teacher that she will have to do what she hates most; read a book during the holidays. At first, she is incredibly angry, but once she starts reading, she gets immersed into the book, and… can’t put it down! I love the story, as the message that is portrayed is really important and truthful as: if you don’t give reading a chance, there is no way you are ever going to like it. Most people don’t like it because of this reason, so I really recommend everyone to read it, specially those aged 5-10. The illustrations are amazing as they help us get immersed in the story.

Isabella

Sandroyd Bookivores

I loved I hate love books because its really intriguing and the colours are black and white which i really adore a lot. Out of 10 I would give it a 9/10 because there is no reason that i hate the book except for it being really short which i don't like because i like long books, but this one just looked like the one for me.

Charlie

Great Coates

Florence

Sandroyd Bookivores

The book is about a girl who hates reading, but needs to read a book for her homework over the Summer. At the end, she discorvers that books are fun. She falls inside the book and travels thorugh an enchanted forest, a bear cave and more things. I like the story because it tells you that trying new things is good. The pictures are bright, made with details which are realistic, whilst childish. I like the illustrations bacause of how the colours are combined and the shadows are used. My favourite part is when the girl finds out that she can't stop reading, and continues reading even when she is having a bath. I recomment this book to every kid who finds reading boring, because it is about trying things that don't attract you and they might change their mind.

Emilio

Sandroyd Bookivores

I thought the illustrations were AMAZING and most parts to me were particulary funny and i just thought it was great.

Evie

AE Shadow-readers

I really enjoyed looking at the illustrations in this book. I thought that the use of neon pink made a bid impact on the illustrations. For example on the front cover, all of the colours are really simple apart from the neon pink that stood out a lots. I liked the paintbrush strokes in the girl’s hair as it suits the story. As I have noted before: the neon pink sets the mood to happy but the pastels also sets the mood to calm. The images in this story creates a lot of movement. I thought that the story was fresh and creative as well as original. When the teacher announces that you have to read a book for the holidays, the colours all turn grey which links in with the mood in the text. This also tells me that the illustrations contribute with the meaning of the story. I loved the way how when the bad things happen in the story the text enlarges, however when the good things happen, the text is in its normal size.

William Patten - Tais

Hackney Primary Reading Champions

Morgan

Alexandra Readers

Avantika

Alexandra Readers

I really loved the message this book displays about how not everything is bad just because you think it is. This book is about a little girl who hates books at the start and really doesn't want to read a book for her summer homework but as she dives into the world and imagination of books, she realises there's so much more to books than just reading boring words. The illustration really links to the storyline and I like how the colours are almost "splashed around". Overall I would give this book an 8/10.

Elliot

LGGS Shadow Questers

Hugo

Sandroyd Bookivores

The story is about a girl who starts by hating books and reading but at the end she loves reading and wants to go back to the library. I liked the story because it explains to people they should not say they hate something before you have even tried it. Wonderful job, illustrators! I love the pictures. I loved the bit when they go to the library. I would definitely recommend it because it teaches people to love books.

Hugo

Sandroyd Bookivores

I like the book’s front cover and at the first the pictures had no colour but slowly when it came to the end it slowly becomes colourful.

Asmi

The Speenhamlanders

I really like the way that this book is pale at the beginning when the girl didn’t want to read any books, but when she borrowed a book from the library, suddenly, she loved reading books and the pages becomes brighter. I think personally that this book would encourage people to read books.

Kinga

The Speenhamlanders

I loved how at the beginning it was all quite dull colours all black and white and towards the end it is very colourful and it reflects on how she feels about books!

Emilia

The Speenhamlanders

I love how at first it was only black and white but towards the end it was all colourful and bright. The front cover looks beautiful.

Sai

The Speenhamlanders

I really enjoyed this book. The contrast of clolours from the beginning to the end was really interesting ,I also thought the use of the endpapers was really clever.

Isla

The Speenhamlanders

"I Hate Books" is about this girl who hated reading books and found out that she has to read one over the holidays. Her Mum took her to a library and recommended a book. When she got home she started to read it and loved it straight away. It filled her with excitement and adventure and it turns out that she loves books. This book is so inspiring and really helps you get into books. It teaches you a life lesson… If you don’t like books then you haven’t found the right one! I rate this book 5 stars and I recommended it to 6-9 yr olds. I would defiantly read it again and the illustrations are awesome. My favourite bit is when she is reading the book and she is in an adventure. I hope you enjoy this book.

Hattie

Sandroyd Bookivores

I hate/Love books is a really creative books.It teaches you a valuable lesson never judge a book by its cover.It has beautiful picturs and some of them are funny.

Florriana

Dovery Reading Gladiators

Sophia

Dovery Reading Gladiators

Leyre

Dovery Reading Gladiators

Lyla

Dovery Reading Gladiators

Dovery Reading Gladiators

This book is about one girl who hates reading. She was happy because she finally had holidays so she didn’t, have to read! Unfortunately, her teacher told her to read so she was angry, but when she read the book, she loved it. I like the story. I like the illustrations. My favourite bit is when she goes to the library. I will recommend it because is one thing that happen in real life: if you don't try to read you are never going to like a Book!

Carlos

Sandroyd Bookivores

I liked reading 'I love books'. It's about a girl who is on a summer break and she really, really hates books. She had to read a book in the summer break. When she got home, she told her mom and her mom took her to the library. The girl picked an adventure book. When she got home, she read the book and she imagined that she was in a jungle and that she met a fox. The fox said "Let's get the ingredients for the spell." "What spell?" the girl asked. "You'll see," mumbled the fox. When they got all of the ingredients, the fox cast the spell and the girl's clothes changed. She went to the library again and she picked other books. The book was very good.

Saadaq

Read to succeed

I really enjoyed this book! I can also really relate to this book. The way that the illustrations show the journey it took for the girl to love books is amazing! I love how the colours show so much emotion and action as well!! This book would really help someone who HATES books to someone who LOVES books. 10/10 for me!!

Leila

King James Reading Royalty

This was an adorable book about a girl going home on the last day of school with a seemingly impossible task - to read a WHOLE book. But, with the help of her mum, she finds a book she loves and becomes engrossed. It is decided that she actually loves books. It was a relatable, funny story about overcoming what seem like challenges, but are actually just milestones to finding what you love.

Clara

Sheringdale Page Turners

I love books is a great way to show how if someone doesn't like reading books, if they just read the books that fit their style or likes then they might start to feel different about books. Also this isn't just books, it is everything! If you don't like something (for example: food) you might change your mind if you give it a try on something you like it with. Such as garlic!

Mylo

Sheringdale Page Turners

I like the illustration of this book because first of all, it really conveys the personality and the type of person the main character is. For example, in the scene where she searches for books to read, her wearing headphones show that she isn't really interested at all. As well as that, the books have dust, that represents magic, coming out of them, showing that there is hidden magic in books that you can't see until you start reading them. Also, it adds some humour to the book, as in the part after she was interrupted from reading the book, it still shows her trying to read the book, which I found pretty funny. Overall, I think that the illustration was quite creative.

Ovbiye

Bacon and Eggs Literary Society

It is about some one who hates books then reads one then love’s them. We like it because it is encouraging other children to read. It was brilliant but when the person talked in real life it was a bit tricky to read. We loved when the dragon chases them. We would recommend it because it interesting!!!!!!!!!! We love reading!!!!!!!

Archie and Leo

Sandroyd Bookivores

This book is about a girl who , when school finishes, finds out that they have to read a book over the holidays. She hetes redaing, therefore is not looking forward to it. Her mum takes the little girl to the library and suggest she reads a book she read herself when she was her age. By reading this book, the girl is then taken on a breathtaking adventure only to find that reading is now her favourite thing! I enjoyed the story a lot. The author cleverly persuades their young readers to think that reading is one of the best gifts for anyone. The illustrations in this book include subtle colours, with the combination of some vibrant colours. The drawing is cartoony and easy to make out. I loved the style of drawing the illustrator has. The colour pallet and the brush look beautiful. I love it! I emjoyed the adeventure of the girl and I think this is the best part.

Anastasiia

Sandroyd Bookivores

I really liked this book because it gave you a view on if you can read a book just once you might like it you saw in the book that the girl got told to read a book during the summer but she really didn't want to her mum persuaded her bye telling her to read a book she read when she was her age and it showed her really liking her book and I hope that's wats ill o in the future I think people that don't like reading should read this book that don't necessary like reading because it gives them and eye opener to give books a chance and its quite short but long enough

Elodie

Brockhill Book Club

It is about a girl who hates reading! Then she reads a book called "The Big Adventure" and she realises that she just had not found the right book and she starts to love reading. I really enjoyed the story bacause it teaches you that you need to persevere and you will achieve good outcomes. I thought the illustrations were amazing and you could tell what everything was. It was detaoled but very nice and simple. I really like the style of pictures. My favourite bit was when she turned a torch on to do some extra reading, when in the past she would do ANYTHING not to read a book.

Arthur

Sandroyd Bookivores

i like how it goes all colour full when she reads a book

Eva

Alexandra Readers

This was our first chosen book to read and discuss. Reviews were mixed. Our shadowing group seemed to enjoy it the second time we read it. Much discussions took place on the topic of loving books. Pupils enjoyed a bookmark activity - a bookshelf of books to love.

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Rene

Sheringdale Page Turners

I love this book. It shows how someone who doesn't like books can turn into a person who loves books just by finding a book they like/love. It shows her in the book on a adventure with a fox who in the end turns out to be her mum walking her through to like books. I give it 4 out of 5. Best of luck.

Rene

Sheringdale Page Turners

AMAZING BOOK!!!! It was an incredible book with adventure in it and how a book can transform you into another world. Amazing for all ages. 10/ 10!!!

Emina

Sheringdale Page Turners

This is such an amzing book. A lot of the time you might think that you don't enjoy reading but then when you start a really good book it sucks you in and you can't stop. I think a lot of the time younger kids feel that reading is a chore and something that your forced to do at school but in reality it might just be the book that you are reading that isn't for you. There are so many genres and i think this book really shows that even if you dont think you like a book after reading a few pages you might end up loving it. I think this book is a great book for all ages. Although when youre older you might flick through it in a couple of minutes you can still look at the beautiful illustrations and understand th meaning behind it more than you would've when you were younger.

Isla

Sheringdale Page Turners

I really loved this book as it shows the power of books and reading and how you may think you hate books but all you have to do is find the right book for you and you'll realise that really, you love them. I also really like the illustrations as at the beginning in the library, most of the books look grey and boring except one. However, towards the end, she returns to the library and all of the books have magical, whimsical images spewing out of them. I also like how the fox in the story she reads represents her mum, who is trying hard to show her that reading books should feel like a hobby, not a chore.

Lara

Sheringdale Page Turners

An amazing story all about how reading can take you to different worlds and places. This book shows that even if you don’t like something at first, if you come out of your comfort zone and try something new that dislike can turn into love. The colours were beautiful and took me into a new world. I loved reading this.

Bay

Sheringdale Page Turners

Amelia-Rose

Inkscape Critics

Ethan

Inkscape Critics

Alfie

Inkscape Critics

I liked the glow on the library page. It really interested me.

Alfie

Inkscape Critics

10/10 I liked the cute cat.

Olivia

Inkscape Critics

Olivia

Inkscape Critics

Tani

Inkscape Critics

10/10 I loved the illustrations. I loved the spell page and the green theme. 'Pickled lettuce, dancing tree!'.

Mason

Inkscape Critics

I love the imaginative pictures. The pictures are my favourite ever pictures in a book!

Annabelle

Inkscape Critics

I'm not captivated by the front cover. Although, it is very clever how the illustrator used colour and composition to tell the story and visually show what it can be like to read.

Tani

Inkscape Critics

Florence

Inkscape Critics

I read last year's shortlisted book, "Lost" by Mariajo and really enjoyed it but I have to say this one was exactly perfect! I was hooked from the start, with all the wonderful, colourful illustrations. I love the concept of the little girl's journey from hating books to loving them and I especially enjoyed the "nods" to "Lost" in this book like the polar bear at the end. Congratulations on a wonderful book!

DAVID

Rebel Readers

I loved this book because I found the illustrations so unique and striking, even though most of it was in black and white. The illustrator made sure main character was highlighted, as she stood out with her neon orange socks. She was so colourful. The watercolours suited the feeling of this book so much, I loved that you could see every individual stroke of the paintbrush. The way the pictures described the story on each page, really stood out for me! Overall, I really loved this book.

Anna

Rebel Readers

this book encourages people to try new things and i would give its a 8/10 i think i

lawrence

Danum Doodlers Does Books

Bea

LGGS Shadow Questers

I think this book is fantastic and for the age limit of 4 +. But sometimes the pictures can be a bit full with way to much information for one page. I do think that this book is perfect for giving a message to younger kids - the reason being that it encourages people to read. The story is about a young girl who hated reading at the start of the book and at the end loves it because she has finally found the right book. This message will be quite similar to how a lot of people will be feeling because not everyone starts out liking to read, for various reasons but this shows that once you have found the right book the magic of reading will stay with you forever. The illustrations help because they make you feel like you are being sucked into a different universe and along for the ride. A great book overall.

George

The WH shadowers

This book is about a girl who hates reading books, until she finds out over the summer she has to read a book . Her older sister brings her to the library to get a book , she couldn’t find one that looked interesting, her older sister recommends her one . She reads the book and falls inlove with reading books . It’s shows us that reading isn’t all that bad you just have to find the right book.

Anna-Leigh

Academy Book Gurus

I love books is a very good book for 3-10 age groups. It starts off with somebody who doesn't like books and is inspirational for some children that do not like to read because not all books are for everyone. It shows that you need to find the perfect book for you. Overall I give it an 8.5/10 because it is an inspirational and creative book for young children.

Fintan

Academy Book Gurus

I really enjoy this book because it tells us about a girl who never ever liked books to suddenly like books this tells me how magical books can be and fun as well. I recommend this book to people who are not fan of reading or those who dont enjoy reading. my score 10/10

Liyana

Sale High Readers

'I hate love books' tells us about encouraging children to love books and it tells us about putting away our devices and spending more time with books. The story starts with a little girl who hated books until it was the summer holidays and her teacher reminded them to read books. Then her and her mum went to the library and got a book. The girl read the book and then she changed her mind and thought that she was wrong about hating books, and she wanted to go to the library again. I recommend this book for 5+ years as this can be appropriate and supports young minds when reading books.

Shiloh

Brooke Weston Book Busters

The book was very good because at the start it had a tail coming out of the book and she chose that book. Then she went on an adventure to see what would happen so it was a really good book. I enjoyed the adventure because of the adventure of finding potions to put in the witches spell! The age group I would say it's for is about 5-10years

harry

Brooke Weston Book Busters

It was so nice to read and it is helpful for children to read all about how she went to the library with her mum. Her mum gave her a book that she read when she was her age and she went home to read the book and after she stared reading she was reading it all day! I enjoyed the book and the pictures. I recommend this book to children age six to ten .

Emilia

Brooke Weston Book Busters

it was a show of what books can do 7 out of 10

Anton

Bacon and Eggs Literary Society

I love this illustration book! It follows the story of a little girl who, at the beginning, hates books. But when she is given a school assignment to read a whole book, she ventures out to the library. She picks a book and falls into a storybook world, with different characters. I think that Ilustrajo really captures the enticing nature of books, and how you are transported into a different, magical world. I would recommend this book for all ages, but especially children. Overall, I think the illustrations are what make this book so magical. I would 100% recommend this book.

India

LGGS Shadow Questers

Ysandre

LGGS Shadow Questers

Shreya

LGGS Shadow Questers

Aisling

Academy Book Gurus

This book if great for those who dont really like books. I like books but somethimes not 100 percent and if i read it,it makes me like reading again so for me this book is 100 percent

Liyana

Sale High Readers

what i like about this book is that she hated books at the start but she reads one and she just gets attached to the all the books that she reads

olivia

Danum Doodlers Does Books

Speechless....... That story reminded me of when I was young and never wanted to read until my mum gave me one of her favorite books. This book will encourage young children to read and experience what this girl and I did when we read our first amazing book. The illustrations are fantastic. My particular favourite is the little drawings related to the book coming out of the book! Not only is this story encouraging people to read, but also be a part of the particular book your reading, which Mariajo did fantastically. Illustrations are there to help the reader stay engaged and see what the words are describing- this was done perfectly.

Josh

The WH shadowers

This would be a very good book for young kids because its shows that you need to find the right book to like reading and not to give up. The pictures used are very detailed but very good at showing how different books can make your imagination run wild. There is a lot of different drawings and colours used which is good for getting the readers attention . I do think that some of the pages look very busy but the overall message of the story is a great one.

Harry

The WH shadowers

I Hate Love Books is a super cute book. The illustrations are very eye-catching. My favourite pages are: Pages 1 -2, the classroom scene with the teacher and all the children and, P6 -when the girl is told she is going to the library, to pick a book! "It's ridiculous, scandalous , completely outrageous. Overall, the book is amazing and full of wonderful colours! I give this book 8/10.

Jasmine

Rebel Readers

It's a lovely, quick story and so easy to get into and understand. The magical aspect and the quirky drawings, makes the book feel it is tied up in a bow - perfect! I found the dancing frogs in Frog Forest, very funny and a highlight of the book. On the first page I am pleased at the way in the school everyone has a different appearance, making it more representative. I loved that our main character wears glasses - for me, that really makes it feel more real!

Miley

Rebel Readers

Aarav

Bispham Bookworms

I have to say that I love this book and it reminds me of how I feel when I start to read books I didn’t like them before I read this book .🎀

Halle

Barrow Bookworms

I love books is about a girl who doesn’t like books but her teacher asks her to read a full book through the summer term. Once she starts reading a book she likes it and she can’t stop reading the book but she has to stop. She’s really sad. I would recommend this book to someone who doesn’t like books I wouldn’t change anything I really like it!

Eva

Barrow Bookworms

I love books It’s good because in school the teacher says that in the term you have to read a book but this girl doesn’t like books so she went home and told her mom but her mom said let’s go to the library. She goes to the library and picks out a book and she loves it and it gets in her imagination. I would recommend this to KS2

Ruby

Barrow Bookworms

I think the illustrations were very cute and cartoony and I like that art stile. It’s very creative because they but colours around the characters head to show that she’s thinking hard.

Una

Barrow Bookworms

This book is very adventurous and is a great book for young readers. It also has a lot of imagination involved and has a good story.

Oscar

Brooke Weston Book Busters

I Hate/Love Books is a wonderful story and it shows that books can be important for people . It also shows that books can be about adventure.

Chibuikem

Brooke Weston Book Busters

This brightly illustrated adventure story is a perfect read for kids who claim to hate reading, it shows how you can never judge a book by it’s cover. The starting pages use minimal colour but her distain for reading is captured in a comedic way. I love that as the girl starts to enjoy her book, her life and our reading experience become wonderfully vibrant and colourful with the introduction of bold colours. The illustrations in this book allow the reader to see what happens when we read – adventure, imagination, intrigue etc. The crossing out of the word ‘hate’ on the front cover is very clever, it is so often the case that children come out with this phrase – this book shows that all it takes is 1 book to change our view.

Mrs Whittaker

The WH shadowers

The book 'I Love Books' is amazing. It's great because it talks about a real life experience about not loving books, however, when you then start reading a book, you can't stop flicking the pages. I give this book a 9 out of 10. I would recommend this book to people that didn't like reading in the first place but when they started to get to know the book they actually really enjoyed it and reading in general!

Aarav

Bispham Bookworms

This book is about a girl who hates reading books and then loves reading books because the story comes to life. I like this book because it has good adjectives and noun phrases. I think it could have a bit more colour but the rest of the book is great. I would recommend this to years 3 and 4 and 5

Norah

Barrow Bookworms

I loved this book . A little girl says she hates reading she thinks its the worst thing in the world. Yet she sits down and reads a book and finds she is under a spell- the spell of a story. This shows that no matter who you are there is a book for you somewhere only if you look hard enough

anasstasia

OLSB Shadowers

This book is about a girl who gets told to read books at the end of the year. It is an inspiring book for children who are over 4-5. I have heard this book multiple times just because lots of people at school love this book. By reading some really good books, she was drawn into reading I love this book so much I would rate it a 20/10.

Sarah

Bispham Bookworms

I Hate/Love Books is lovely story and it shows how books can connect with people . It also shows that books can be about anything.

Layla

Bispham Bookworms