No Buddy Like a Book

Allan Wolf is the author of many award-winning books for children and teens, including The Day the Universe Exploded My Head and The Blood-Hungry Spleen and Other Poems About Our Parts. Before the publication of No Buddy Like a Book, Allan Wolf frequently recited the text of the poem for educators and students, to avid response. He lives in North Carolina, USA.Brianne Farley is the author-illustrator of Secret Tree Fort and Ike’s Incredible Ink. Her work has appeared in McSweeney’s, the New York Times, and elsewhere. Originally from Michigan, Brianne Farley lives and works in New York City, USA.

Young people are encouraged to develop a love of reading in this inspirational picture book, which celebrates books as sources of knowledge, entertainment and adventure. […] Rhyming text propels the story along, while the accompanying colourful illustrations are a visual delight. An ethnically diverse range of characters are pictured throughout.