How Did the First Books Look and Feel?

The first books were like big tablets or scrolls. Imagine writing with a stick on soft clay, like drawing in the dirt! Later people used papyrus, it was kind of like paper made from plants. Books could also be made from animal skin and sewn together for easier reading.

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Writing on clay was like drawing in the sand, you had to press really hard.
Papyrus scrolls felt soft and flexible, but they could get messy if it rained.
Leather books were heavy and stiff, making them harder to carry.

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