I Am a Book, Not Food!
by Jennifer Hofer

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“Hello, I am a book. It is important to remember that I am not food. There are lots of wondrous things in books, but none of them taste good. That’s because books are for reading, not eating!” I Am a Book, Not Food! is a funny, easy book for young readers who might still think the best place for a book is in their mouth. You know the ones I’m talking about. Even when they’re actively being read to, some kids just can’t resist the allure of trying to stick an entire book in their mouth. And that’s okay—because this book is here to remind them that books are meant to be read. Not eaten.

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Jennifer Hofer has twenty years of child-care experience, both as a freelance nanny and from running a home-based daycare. After many years of watching kids reach for books just to immediately put them in their mouths, she had the idea to write I Am a Book, Not Food! When the idea wouldn't get out of her head, she knew it was time to make it reality. In her free time, Jennifer loves cooking, cross-stitch, and gardening. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with her husband, dog, and tortoise. Benjamin Hofer is an artist proficient in multiple forms of digital and physical media. In his free time he enjoys building custom creations inspired by his favorite films, games, and series'. Benjamin is an avid anime fan as evidenced by his personal projects and also enjoys tabletop and digital gaming.

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Contributors

Author

Jennifer Hofer

Illustrator

Benjamin Hofer