A mesmerizing picture book about the magic of stories that is perfect to share with both keen and reluctant young readers.

Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mabel. A girl who didn't like books. She used them for all sorts of things, from juggling to sledging, but she NEVER looked at the stories inside. Until the books decided they had had ENOUGH!

"I love this book. Forever and ever. The end!" - Michelle Robinson, author of Ten Fat Sausages

"A perfect introduction to a lifetime of imagination" - Daily Mail

"Those who already love books will enjoy Mabel's magical journey . . . And if they are resistant, this picture book could swing it" - One to Watch in the Sunday Times

"A celebration of the wonder of reading" - Julia Eccleshare, MBE