Library Lion
by Michelle Knudsen
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Author: Michelle KnudsenBrand: Candlewick Press
Illustrator: Kevin Hawkes
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-06-25
ISBN: 076363784X
Number of pages: 48
Publisher: Candlewick
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Book Review: A cozy, enchanting tribute to libraries
Summary: 5 Stars
This delightful story starts off simply: "One day, a lion came to the library." No one is sure what to do, since there are no rules about lions and libraries. Nevertheless, the lion settles in nicely, once he agrees to follow the "no roaring" rule. He regularly attends the story hour, and helps Miss Merriweather, the librarian, by dusting the encyclopedias, licking the envelopes for overdue notices, and letting children stand on his back so they can reach books on the highest shelves.
One day, Miss Merriweather falls from a step stool and breaks her arm, and the lion must roar to bring help. The poor beast now thinks that since he has broken the rules, he'll no longer be welcome, but then finds out that sometimes there's a good reason to break the rules, even in the library.
Michelle Knudsen's gentle, sweet, funny story combines beautifully with Kevin Hawkes' expressive, animated, warm illustrations, to create a lovely, cozy tribute to libraries that shows children what a marvelous, comfortable, fun place the library can be. This book is a natural for story hours, and also an enjoyable tale for children who are just learning to read. This enchanting book is likely to be a children's classic for years to come.
Summary of Library Lion
An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place: the library.Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. And he never roars in the library, at least not anymore. But when something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how. Michelle Knudsen's disarming story, illustrated by the matchless Kevin Hawkes in an expressive timeless style, will win over even the most ardent of rule keepers.
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