Make a Book — Calee M. Lee

What does it take to make a book? What did it take to make a book a very long time ago? Brendan learns the secret of making a beautiful book. He can help the master creators make something beautiful, but first, he needs to find the supplies. Based on the animated film, THE SECRET OF KELLS, this beginning reader is a fun way to practice sight words. Each page features images from the film paired with simple sentences for young readers. A pronunciation guide and word list enhance the educational value. About THE SECRET OF KELLS: The making of Ireland's greatest treasure, the Book of Kells, is brought to young audiences in a fantasy retelling based on Irish legends. Brendan is a young boy living in an isolated monastery community. When a refugee of Viking attacks joins them, Brendan is introduced to the art of illuminated manuscripts and conscripted in a quest to make the greatest book ever.