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32 pp.
| Philomel
| April, 2007
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TradeISBN 978-0-399-24749-1$16.99
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K-3
Henry, the incredible book eating boy, learns a lesson in moderation. Jeffers expands on the age-old axiom--too much of a good thing is never a good thing--with a cheeky sense of humor. At times the text is overshadowed by the rich color palette, but the illustrations, constructed from the pages of old discarded books, are eye-catching.