Nothing Happens in This Book, by Judy Ann Sadler, illustrated by‎ Vigg

"Judy Ann Sadler wrote the words and Vigg drew the pictures, but Nothing Happens in This Book."  So begins Nothing Happens in This Book.  This book is one to experience.  It must be read aloud to a group of wriggling toddlers to be fully appreciated.  And not by a dull, monotone, disinterested reader, but by an animated, energetic, enthusiastic reader!

At first, the narrator is only narrating blank spaces.  He says, "This book looks boring, doesn't it?"  He encourages the reader to put the book back on the shelf or throw it under the bed.

But as the pages turn, we begin to see hints of things to come, objects left lying around on the pages.  He finds a trumpet, a ball, a shoe, then streamers, balloons, and popcorn.  Then: "Listen--do you hear music?  I think it's coming from the next page!"  Not to give away the ending, but with a little help, "Everything happens in this book!"

This book has so much potential to be read again and again.  I love Vigg's illustrations.  Sadler gives just the right amount of anticipation and delivers a great pay off at the end.  You and your kids will love it!


Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for the complimentary electronic review copy!