Written by Jo Thomas, illustrated by Riley Dobson
Inspired by Matilda
Books put mush between your ears
They turn your brains to jelly
Ideas make little heads explode
You’d better stick with telly
Books spark phizzlejimbly spells
Transform you while you’re reading
Into a girl or boy or dog
Or dragon that needs feeding
Books can blast you into space
To far off lands and oceans deep
Best prepare for wild adventures
Wave goodbye to dreamless sleep
Books will get you hooked for life
Like nose-picking, a habit
You’ll catch the reading bug and say
“Now here’s my chance,” and grab it!