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Why read it?
1 author picked I Don't Want to Read This Book as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I’m not usually big on celebrity authors, but this story made me feel like the author really didn’t enjoy reading when he was growing up.
It’s simple and silly and, ultimately, a great way to convince non-readers to get into reading. And hey, by the end of the book, you’ve realized you’ve read a book about not wanting to read a book…how neat is that?
From Omar's list on self-aware picture books.
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