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Houdini's Library
  • Published: 18 March 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593570135
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $45.00

Houdini's Library

How Books Created the World's Greatest Magician

  • Barb Rosenstock
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A fresh and fascinating picture book biography about the iconic magician Harry Houdini, an avid book collector who lived and breathed the idea that books are magic, from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box.

A fresh and fascinating picture book biography about the iconic magician Harry Houdini, an avid book collector who lived and breathed the idea that books are magic, from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box.

Houdini is the world's most beloved magician, and he became famous for all of the amazing tricks he accomplished. Houdini knew just how to captivate his audience, whether it was leaping from a bridge or freeing himself from a straitjacket. But in true magician's fashion, he kept a secret so great that not many people knew about, and that was his love for books!

As a young boy in Budapest, Harry learned to read at his father's knee. After the family emigrated to America, Harry grew up to be the amazing Houdini--but never lost his love of reading. He spent the rest of his life collecting all kinds of rare and unusual books, almost entirely about magic. With warm, inviting text and astounding art with miniature models constructed from paper, this extraordinary book opens a new page on the story of Harry Houdini.
  • Published: 18 March 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593570135
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $45.00
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Praise for Houdini's Library

Praise for The Noisy Paint Box:

Caldecott Honor
A Huffington Post Best Book of the Year (Honorable Mention)
A JLG Selection
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A Top Booklist 10 Arts Books for Youth,
Winner of the Museum Store Association's Buyers Choice Award

“A rich, accomplished piece about a pioneer in the art world.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“The book offers diverse potential for different types of study, whether one is reading for information or for pleasure. Outstanding.” - School Library Journal, starred review

Praise for The Noisy Paint Box:

Caldecott Honor
A Huffington Post Best Book of the Year (Honorable Mention)
A JLG Selection
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A Top Booklist 10 Arts Books for Youth,
Winner of the Museum Store Association's Buyers Choice Award

“A rich, accomplished piece about a pioneer in the art world.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“The book offers diverse potential for different types of study, whether one is reading for information or for pleasure. Outstanding.” - School Library Journal, starred review