The Future Book

A power duo of creators has teamed up for The Future Book, a surreal and hilarious picture book that delivers reports from the future, where the sun is called the moon, the moon is called the sun, and cows are called ‘mooing life forms’. Readers are informed, ‘This might seem weird to you but in the future it is normal.’

Shawn Harris, known for the stunning Have You Ever Seen a Flower?, has a uniquely energetic illustration style. He uses colour to dazzling effect. Mac Barnett’s sense of humour will be familiar to many; his picture books, including The Shapes Trilogy, are enduring favourites. The text of The Future Book is written in a deadpan tone. It makes increasingly absurd statements as the book progresses and is cleverly designed to spark audience reaction, making this an extraordinarily fun and spirited read-aloud.

In the future, this book is a big hit and people read it again, and again, and again! This is a standout picture book for anyone aged 3+.