Drop Everything And Read!: When the Whole World Turned a Page

By Shanda Button

What would happen if the whole world stopped... just to read a book?

When world leaders announce a joyful celebration of reading, something magical happens. At noon on April 12th, people everywhere, including kids, teachers, bakers, astronauts, penguins, and more, drop everything they are doing and open a good book

Told in playful rhyme and filled with cozy, colorful illustrations, Drop Everything And Read celebrates imagination, community, and the simple joy of getting lost in a story.

So grab your favorite book...

It is time to Drop Everything And Read

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 197152400X
• ISBN13: 9781971524009
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: GS Creative Works, LLC
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5