Books Make Good Friends Activity Book

Ages 8 to 12

This hands-on activity book written and illustrated by Jane Mount is bound to thrill book lovers of any age. 

An irresistible treat for young bookworms and bibliophiles everywhere! Bursting with dozens of crafts, games, stickers, and other goodies, this is the perfect birthday gift, travel companion, and boredom buster for kids who have already read every book on their shelf (twice!) and still hunger for more. From drawing prompts and coloring pages to 3D paper crafts, Jane Mount has devised a treasure trove of book-themed activities sure to keep young readers gleefully occupied until their next trip to the library—all while igniting their creativity and continuing to foster a lifelong love of reading.

INTERACTIVE AND EXCITING: Readers will love engaging with the interactive format of this hands-on activity book, which features games, paper crafts, drawing activities, and journal prompts in Mount's signature hand-lettering. Her recognizable and vibrant art style achieves a new level of playfulness that will hold endless appeal for readers of any age.

STICKERS & PUNCH-OUT PAGES!: In addition to the many writing and drawing activities, readers can punch out and assemble cardstock glasses, bookmarks, and even their very own bookstore and bookmobile! Then, readers can use the sticker sheets for endless sticker fun. 

PROMOTING LITERACY: This activity book encourages kids to read and write, to share books, and to talk about them. The hands-on activities encourage a spirit of curiosity and imagination, helping kids form meaningful and lasting connections with their favorite books and perhaps with other readers! 

PERFECT FOR FANS OF BIBLIOPHILE: Jane Mount is the creator behind the beloved Bibliophile line of products ranging from journals to stationery to décor for book lovers. Fans will be excited to share this with all the bibliophiles in their lives!

ENGAGING RESOURCE TOOL: This book will be a welcome resource for those who care about making reading more exciting and accessible to all children. Perfect for teachers, librarians, parents, and family members looking to encourage a love of reading by making a more personal connection with books. 

Perfect for: Parents, teachers, and librarians seeking resources for voracious readers and reluctant readers Kids who love reading, writing, drawing, and making things! Gift-giving for birthdays, holidays, graduations, spring break, or summer reading Fans of Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany and Bibliophile: Diverse Spines Readers who cherish classic children's books, old and new Anyone who LOVES books

About the Author

Jane Mount is an illustrator, designer, writer, and maker of things—particularly things for people who love books. She is the creator of Ideal Bookshelf (idealbookshelf.com); the author and illustrator of Books Make Good Friends; Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany; and the illustrator and co-author, with Jamise Harper, of Bibliophile: Diverse Spines. She live­­­s in a log cabin on Maui, Hawai'i, with her husband, three weird cats, and a speckled dog. She really loves books.