Anniversary edition of an easy read for young children, especially children who might be moving away from picture books and on to early readers.

Are you ready to give up your picture books for good?

SO is Max!

Max hates his picture books and throws all of them away. Little does he know, this impulsive act sends him on a journey to discover the power and magic of his own imagination. Join writer and illustrator Timothy Young as he masterfully blends humor and irreverence, poking fun at and celebrating the classics of children's literature. I Hate Picture Books! celebrates the joy of reading, reminding the reader of the immeasurable treasures found within the pages of a book.

Now with an additional 50 famous picture books illustrated in the background of the depicted scenes, serving both as Easter eggs for discovery and as a source for new great picture books to try.