I Don't Like Books. Never. Ever. The End.: questions to ask and activities to try
Mabel doesn't like books, until the books throw her into their stories. I Don't Like Books. Never. Ever. The End. is a funny picture book for reluctant readers.
What age is it for? I Don't Like Books. Never. Ever. The End. is best for ages 4–7. Good for: A girl who doesn't like books, and the books fight back.
I Don't Like Books. Never. Ever. The End. (Emma Perry and Sharon Davey)
- Age
- 4-7
- Best for
- A girl who doesn't like books, and the books fight back
Read it with a child who says they don't like reading. Spot the famous stories Mabel lands in, and ask which they'd like to visit.
What it helps with
- Reluctant reading
- Finding the right book
- Famous stories
- Humour
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What did Mabel use books for?”
- “What did the books do?”
- “Which stories did she visit?”
- “Which was her favourite?”
- “Did she change her mind?”
- “Which story would you jump into?”
5-minute activities to try together
Book jump
Pick a favourite book and pretend to jump into its world.
Book match
Find a book about something your child loves, not something they should read.
Free printables: I Don't Like Books. Never. Ever. The End. worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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