But I wanted more! This book started off with the perfect silly suspense needed for a great read aloud, but ended too quickly. Great choices in “characters “ popping in, but missed out on an opportunity for a problem to build and chaos to ensue.

I don't feel this book necessarily offers anything to it's readers. It doesn't praise relaxation, creativity, making friends, or ways to stop being bored. Everything just kind of happens to our protagonist. I would say this is a fine book, but I probably wouldn't choose to read it during a story time or be rushing to recommend it to a patron.

This was a clever book with an adorable, quirky MC and a very engaging illustration style! I read it with my 6 year old and she especially loved the illustration of the huge dragon stepping out of the suitcase. It's a simple and cute take that shows kids that it's okay to change your mind. I know it'll be a hit with the younger crowd who always get a kick out of anything absurd (this book is definitely not about "nothing")!

This is a cleverly written and interactive book for kids. This book will talk to you (or your kids). The minimal art is so cool (except the end part were suddenly it was filled with colors and artworks). I have read books with the same treatment, and this one probably has the simplest plot that I read. You might say that I shouldn't expect much. However, it will be cool if the author injects more stuff into it so it wont feel wanting. Nevertheless this is a good book.

This was really cute! This book is about Rio, who wants a story about nothing. But then a host of other characters come in and turn everything upside-down. The illustrations are adorable. I am impressed that this book was written by a 14 year old!

This book was a fun read! It starts with Rio, a shy 5-year-old who just wants a calm story about nothing at all. But soon, dragons, unicorns, and all kinds of funny characters show up and turn everything upside down.

The mix of silly chaos and bright, colorful illustrations makes it so much fun to read. I love the message that even if you’re introverted, you can still find friends and have adventures in your own way.

I can’t believe the author is only 14, what an impressive debut! Perfect for any kid who feels nervous about meeting new people but is ready for a little more something in their life.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A small kid insists that their book is about NOTHING, no matter who or what tries to make the book about EVERYTHING. After the kid gets their way they realize nothing is a bit boring and decides to invite everything back in.

While I appreciate the kid embracing the chaotic everything, it would have been nice as well for them to be able to embrace the nothing.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book is available on 11/25/25.

The illustrations in this book are gorgeous. The illustrator did an amazing job. This book starts out being about nothing. The main character makes it clear the book is about nothing, but then characters start showing up and chaos happens. The main character decides by the end that nothing was a little boring and instead embraces making it about everything.

This is quite literally a book about nothing. The character wants to do absolutely nothing. Unfortunately for him, outside characters come into the story and want to ruin his book. The illustrations are very well done and engaging. I find the story to be lacking content. I was left wanting more.

This book is really cute!! Its funny and the kid (kinda) learns a lesson. It is really like the book with no pictures but it is a fun and wasy read.

I really wanted to love this one. The premise is clever, the illustrations are super cute, and I appreciated the introverted main character, especially in a world that often forgets quiet kids. But something just didn’t quite click for me.

It feels like it’s aiming for that Elephant & Piggie meta-style or the chaos of The Book With No Pictures, but it never fully lands. The pacing felt off at times, and the humor didn’t always hit the mark. I love the idea of a book about nothing turning into something wild and social, but I found myself wanting just a bit more heart or cohesion to bring it all together.

Still, I think some kids, especially those who enjoy silliness and surprise guests who will get a kick out of it. I’m glad a young author got this story into the world, and I’ll definitely be watching to see what he creates next.

An interesting book about "nothing and everything". The illustrations are quite fun, with bright colors and expressive characters. I wish there was some more interaction between the main character and the secondary characters while they explored more about the "everything" side of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was simple and fun. The illustrations are beautiful and engaging. I wish that there had been more interactions between the boy and the other characters, maybe them saying why the book should not be about nothing (besides it not being fun). But a quick read that will keep young readers engaged.

Perfect for fans of Mo Willem's Elephant and Piggie series! This book would make a fun read aloud to students. Recommended for PreK - 3rd grade

My kids and I LOVED this one! The story was super cute and the illustrations were awesome. This would definitely be one I'd buy for my own kids or a friend. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the eARC!

The "nothing" gag fell a little short for me after a few pages. I would have liked fewer spreads about "nothing" and more about the "everything" at the end.

This about is full of cute illustrations, and is about nothing as the book title suggests and actually has ‘nothing’ as the context of the story. In short number of pages, author has depicted nothing could be everything - it is just the matter of perspective.

A great little read-along book as the kids find out that sometime you do need a little something in life.

I am sorry but this one does not work for me at all. I do not get the sense of humour in the book, maybe I am just too old for this.

I received an electronic ARC from Moon + Bird through NetGalley.
Readers meet the main character relaxing and sharing the main topic of this book would be nothing. We then see a variety of creatures appear and add excitement and color to the mainly white pages. If you know this style, you know that next the child tells everyone to leave. Then realizes they need more to their lives and everyone comes back together. It's a style that has certainly been done before. Anderson does capture the mood and quiet wanted by his character. He also lets him evolve to see how changes can bring joy too.