Barnes & NobleIf You Laugh, I'm Starting This Book Over by Chris Harris

Fun with laughs guaranteed over and over again

Laughing is healthy for so many reasons, and this book guarantees all of them will be met and more. There's one point to this book (okay, there are two...but it starts out with one), and that's to have a ridiculously fun time reading a book. First off, I find that fabulous because I know way too many kids, who avoid reading because it's 'boring'. Thanks to the over-the-top-and-beyond silliness in these pages, boring doesn't even exist in the furthest terms of the imagination. The book starts out with a note to the reader, as in the adult who will read this for a child or, better yet, a group of children. Again, I find this wonderful because how a book is read makes all the difference in the world, and this one allows the reader to connect with the listeners in a very positive way. The book is well done for the intended age group, holding a normal amount of text and level of vocabulary, which does speak done to the listener. The text flows well, does hold some colorful fonts for fun, and is well situated for a read aloud (as well as to be read on its own by those who have a very good handle on their words). And to round it all off, there's even a very heart-warming message at the end, which gives a sense of acceptance and love. This is the perfect read to liven up the atmosphere and show how fun reading can be. Plus, it allows the older reader to connect with kids in a playful way. But get ready when you pick this one up because it is a wild ride. I received a complimentary copy and am a complete fan of the silliness involved.