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The Future Book

by Mac Barnett Publisher: KNOPF

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A playful glimpse into tomorrow

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A playful glimpse into tomorrow

Built around the idea that its pages come from the future, this picture book invites young readers to imagine a world with unfamiliar words, unexpected social customs, and striking colors. The premise gives the book room to play with how everyday communication and habits might look when seen from an imagined tomorrow. Its focus on invented details makes the future less a prediction than a setting for humorous discovery, with the page-turning invitation at the heart of the concept.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in humorous picture books
  • Young readers who enjoy imaginative worlds and playful surprises
  • Adults seeking a picture book to share with children

Themes

The future and imaginationLanguage and communicationSocial customsHumor

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Book overview

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Every other book was written in the past. But this book? This book was written in the future.

Do you want to know what the future is like? Turn the pages to get a glimpse at the world of tomorrow and its unexpected words, strange social customs, and mind-blowing colors!

From the award-winning duo Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris comes a funny, visionary picture book that kids will want to read again and again.
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