This document describes and defines the key parts of a book, including the front and back covers, spine, dust jacket, title page, copyright page, and text pages. It notes what information can typically be found on each part, such as the title, author, illustrator, illustrations, ISBN number, publication details, and text. The purpose is to teach readers about the standard elements and layout of a book.

1. PARTS OF A BOOK in . . . THE LIBRARY DOORS by Toni Buzzeo

2. FRONT COVER Hold the book closed, facing you.

3. FRONT COVER Hold the book closed, facing you. Title Author Illustrator Illustration

4. BACK COVER Hold the book closed, facing away from you.

5. BACK COVER Hold the book closed, facing away from you. ISBN Illustration

6. SPINE Hold the book closed so that the smooth skinny edge faces you.

7. SPINE Hold the book closed so that the smooth skinny edge faces you. Publisher Title Author Illustrator

8. DUST JACKET Unwrap the paper cover if it isn’t taped or glued down.

9. DUST JACKET Unwrap the paper cover if it isn’t taped or glued down. Author Information Illustrator Information Blurb

10. TITLE PAGE Open to the first page with the author AND title.

11. TITLE PAGE Open to the first page with the author AND title. Title Author Illustrator Illustration Publisher

12. COPYRIGHT PAGE (VERSO) Turn the title page over.

13. COPYRIGHT PAGE (VERSO) Turn the title page over. Dedications Copyright Date Publication Information

14. TEXT PAGES The first page of the story and all the ones that follow.

15. TEXT PAGES The first page of the story and all the ones that follow. Text Illustrations

19. THE END THE LIBRARY DOORS by Toni Buzzeo