This Is Not That Kind Of Book by Christopher Healy

Most readers develop preferences for certain genres (or types) of books. For example, I like to read realistic fiction the most, but I also enjoy a bit of light fantasy and even some nonfiction too. In This Is Not That Kind Of Book author Christopher Healy plays with mixing different types of books together. The story's characters are each from a different type of book (alphabet book, fairy tale, joke book, and so on), and they are on a mission to discover exactly what type of book they are in. What they discover is that there are no rules or limitations to a writer's imagination.

I recommend this book to lower grade students who enjoy reading humorous picture books. I also think teachers could make good use of this story when introducing the topic of literary genres.

Mrs. N.