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I Hate Reading: How to Read When You'd Rather Not Hardcover – Illustrated, June 16, 2020

by Beth Bacon (Author, Illustrator)
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I Hate Reading is a highly visual paper-over-board chapter book designed to help even the most reluctant reader breeze through reading time, feel successful at reading, and even laugh! Get reluctant readers reading with I Hate Reading!

OK. So, you have to read for 20 minutes, but you don’t want to. Maybe your mom or dad or teacher even has a timer—yikes!

If you have to read, but you don’t like reading, this book is for you! If someone’s bugging you to open a book, grab this one. In this book, you’ll zoom through 20 minutes of reading . . . without really reading!

Did you know that 65% of 4th graders in the US read below grade level? Learning to read can be frustrating. But it can also be fun. I Hate Reading by Beth Bacon validates the experience of reluctant readers and rewards them with laughter.

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    6 - 9 years, from customers
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    Reluctant Reader
  3. Print length
    112 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 5
  6. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
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    HarperCollins
  8. Publication date
    June 16, 2020
  9. ISBN-10
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  10. ISBN-13
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I hate reading

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Beth Bacon writes funny books for intermediate reluctant readers. She earned an MFA in writing for children from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She also has a degree in communications from NYU and a degree in literature from Harvard. She previously worked with Apple on communications and marketing, as well as in elementary school education.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (June 16, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062962523
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062962522
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.42 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
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    Beth Bacon loves to read and write—and laugh! She writes books for children and also enjoys hiking and traveling to new places. Beth earned an MFA in writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts.

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    Henry Bacon wrote "I Hate Reading" with his brother and mom. Henry was inspired to write this book because when he was in the second grade, he found it quite a chore to read for 20 minutes every day, which was the rule at his elementary school. If there were more books like this one—funny and true and not to hard—he might have liked reading a lot better. Today, Henry enjoys swimming, telling jokes, and performing on stage.

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Sarah Beck
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
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I bought this for my 7 year old. Trying to get her to read is a challenge sometimes, but she loved this book and actually wanted to read it. It’s cute and funny.
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prisrob
5.0 out of 5 stars Read This Book To Learn How To Avoid Reading
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2017
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Do you like to read? If not, why not?

The authors, Arthur and Ben Bacon as told to Beth Bacon is funny enough, but then (they) go on to tell us how to read. First, put your eyes on the book, second, put your butt down, and start reading. And, then, we learn all the ways to avoid reading, and believe me there are many. We hear stories by real people about how they avoid reading, and there are hints, most of them quite funny. I understand many people force themselves to sit and read for 20 minutes. So, please do, follow the advice in this book, and learn how to avoid reading while you read.

Now, it is assumed you know how to read, to read this book. This may be a big assumption, but we must move on. The illustrations in this book are actually part of the reading. Large words, colored words, words done in all sorts of fancy scribe. They are colorful, vivid and bright. And, they lend a great deal to this book. This is a book for everyone, some will think it is funny, some will think this is sad, but everyone should enjoy reading this book. That is the goal, afterall!

Oh, I loved this book, and guess what, I love to read!

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chelle2573
5.0 out of 5 stars A breath of fresh air for struggling readers that feel discouraged and different.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2018
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My 1st grader is not in to reading AT ALL. She struggles with it. After hearing everyone in school and at home talk about how awesome reading is, how much "power" it gives you, how you can explore new worlds through books...I think she just felt discouraged and different because she truly does not like reading ANYTHING. Then I forced her to read this book...within 2 pages, she lit up. She found her tribe. Other kids feel the same as her!? What? They pick books with big pictures so there are less words? Like she does? This book touched her in a place that no other book has and honestly made her feel not so alone. She thought is was hilarious. It also sends a message that all parents, schools and teachers make kids read (not just struggling readers), and it is OK if you are one of the kids that secretly hates it. Exactly what she needed!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Amusing Children’s book
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2018
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“I Hate Reading” is fun and funny, and may encourage the reluctant young reader. It had tips to fake reading, but actually tricks you into the real thing.
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Nicolette
5.0 out of 5 stars It really works!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023
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My son despises reading. He received this book as one of his Easter gifts. He read the whole thing cover to cover as soon as he opened it. I was so impressed - it really works to get a obstinate beginner reader to read a book!!
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Rachael Childress
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
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My boys and I loved this book, and the others in the series! Some people gave it a scathing review saying it was making fun of reading, they need to lighten up! What exactly did they expect from a children's book about hating to read? It's a fun light hearted book intended to keep your children's attention and that it does! My boys asked for more books like this, they thought it was hilarious. So if you have a sense of humor and your child does too, this book is for you. If you're a stick in the mud or an old fuddy duddy, steer clear of this book because it will only try to coax a smile out of you which we all know ain't happening.
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Barbara Mojica
3.0 out of 5 stars TURNING A NEGATIVE INTO A POSITIVE
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017
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Two brothers named Henry and Arthur who don't like to read share tips on how to avoid it. Some suggestions include pretending to go to the bathroom, distracting parents, saying you are car sick, choosing books with lots of pictures, and even volunteering to do chores instead. I did enjoy the clever layout; instead of chapters, the book is laid out like scenes in a movie. There are lots of bright colors and large print.

This humorous read targets reluctant readers between the ages of six and nine. Readers need only to follow two basic rules for twenty minutes, eyes on the book, and butt in the chair.
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D. York
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny book and great for reluctant readers!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
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I ordered a copy for my students and also bought it for my Kindle to check it out before it arrived. (That probably wasn't necessary, but at least now I have a children's book on my Kindle in case I ever need one!) The book was chosen for one of my first graders who always grumbles about how much he hates reading. He LOVES this book! I'm pretty sure it's the words 'butt on chair' that kept his attention. Do I love having books with "butt" in them for 1st graders? No. Am I willing to do what it takes to get kids interested in reading? Yes. Cute book, regardless!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Creative and fun
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2018
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My kids especially liked the butt illustrations. This might actually work to interest kids who don’t like reading. Humour about how much you don’t like reading.
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Krittalak
5.0 out of 5 stars A book with a bright idea that keeps kids reading
Reviewed in France on January 24, 2018
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Great book for kids that don't want to read. It's funny and it attracts kids with formats and colors but not pictures. My daughter is 7 and knows how to read but picking up a book to read is still not her go-to activity, especially if it doesn't have any pictures. This book tricked my kid to read it all the way to the end without whining in between. She even smiled after she was done reading it! Highly recommended.
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Ms. R. Garrett
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2017
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Although my kid loves reading, she always enjoys a book that breaks the rules. This one works in a similar way to BJ Novak' s The Book With No Pictures, in that its conspiratorial tone pits kids against authority figures and encourages them to feel they're pulling the wool over the adults' eyes by not really reading.
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Zed
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in Australia on July 7, 2020
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My 5yo son loved this book. It kept him entertained and he wants it read again straight after finishing.

Kudos to the authors.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 気がついたら、結局、、、
Reviewed in Japan on February 3, 2018
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気がついたら、結局、本を読んでしまっている自分に気づく本。最近はやりの絵のない絵本などのインタラクションタイプの本のように、仕掛けがある本。最後まで、バカバカしさを感じながら読んで、ほら読めたでしょって。
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