Library Lion
Michelle Knudsen
(Author)
Kevin Hawkes
(Illustrator)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
"A reminder that sometimes, there is a good reason to break the rules. . . .This winsome pairing of text and illustration is a natural for storytime." -- School Library Journal (starred review) 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.
Product Details
Price
$8.99
$8.36
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Publish Date
July 01, 2009
Pages
48
Dimensions
8.6 X 10.1 X 0.3 inches | 0.45 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780763637842
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About the Author
Michelle Knudsen is the New York Times best-selling author of Library Lion, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes; Argus, illustrated by Andréa Wesson; Big Mean Mike, illustrated by Scott Magoon; and Marilyn's Monster, illustrated by Matt Phelan, as well as the Trelian middle-grade fantasy trilogy and the Evil Librarian YA horror-comedy trilogy. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is terrified of spiders.
Reviews
Proves that every now and then you have to break the rules.
--New York Times Book Review This winsome pairing of text and illustration is a natural for storytime and a first purchase for every collection.
--School Library Journal, starred review Knudsen's gentle tale of a revered yet welcoming community destination will ring true for many readers. Hawkes's (Weslandia) evocative, soft-hued acrylic-and-pencil illustrations have a timeless feel, depicting a cozy book-filled haven that any story fan would love to visit, rules and all.
--Publishers Weekly Knudsen and Hawkes pick a perfect setting to express the idea that breaking rules can sometimes be a good thing.
--Kirkus Reviews Appealing. . . . Children will easily see themselves in the wild lion, who yearns to explore and enjoy the library but worries about the constraining rules.
--Booklist A beautiful book that is sure to be shared and wept over again and again.
--The Bloomsbury Review A picture book treat for any library lover.
--Nancy Pearl Book Reviews, KUOW Radio "The Beat" Sweetly celebrating all things bookish and guaranteed to tickle young readers' funny bones.
--Child Kevin Hawkes' illustrations are a brilliant fit, rendering the lion's softness and a modern library seen from a child's eye level.
--Chicago Tribune There are lessons here about making assumptions, breaking rules and taking care of friends.
--San Francisco Chronicle The happy ending will leave a smile on children's faces whether they read it themselves or hear it as a read-aloud.
--Kansas City Star The delights of a small-town library come to life in this charming tale.
--Star-Ledger An old-fashioned, heart-warming storybook.
--Louisville Courier-Journal Written and illustrated in the orderly style of mid-20th century classics such as Andy and the Lion, the story's special charm is in the characters.
--Times-Picayune With masterful subtleness, [Hawkes] evokes emotions and movement around this magnificent furry lion.
--Sacramento Bee If you can buy only one book this is the one.
--Daily Herald, featured in "Good Reads for Kids" A very gentle book with a good word to say about breaking the rules.
--Detroit Free Press Graceful details add to the retro feel of this utterly delightful book. Curl up at your favorite library with this winner of a tale!
--BookPage This beautifully illustrated story will be a joy to read over and over again with your little cubs at bedtime.
--Houston Family Magazine This is a book parent and child will enjoy again and again.
--About Family Magazine
--New York Times Book Review This winsome pairing of text and illustration is a natural for storytime and a first purchase for every collection.
--School Library Journal, starred review Knudsen's gentle tale of a revered yet welcoming community destination will ring true for many readers. Hawkes's (Weslandia) evocative, soft-hued acrylic-and-pencil illustrations have a timeless feel, depicting a cozy book-filled haven that any story fan would love to visit, rules and all.
--Publishers Weekly Knudsen and Hawkes pick a perfect setting to express the idea that breaking rules can sometimes be a good thing.
--Kirkus Reviews Appealing. . . . Children will easily see themselves in the wild lion, who yearns to explore and enjoy the library but worries about the constraining rules.
--Booklist A beautiful book that is sure to be shared and wept over again and again.
--The Bloomsbury Review A picture book treat for any library lover.
--Nancy Pearl Book Reviews, KUOW Radio "The Beat" Sweetly celebrating all things bookish and guaranteed to tickle young readers' funny bones.
--Child Kevin Hawkes' illustrations are a brilliant fit, rendering the lion's softness and a modern library seen from a child's eye level.
--Chicago Tribune There are lessons here about making assumptions, breaking rules and taking care of friends.
--San Francisco Chronicle The happy ending will leave a smile on children's faces whether they read it themselves or hear it as a read-aloud.
--Kansas City Star The delights of a small-town library come to life in this charming tale.
--Star-Ledger An old-fashioned, heart-warming storybook.
--Louisville Courier-Journal Written and illustrated in the orderly style of mid-20th century classics such as Andy and the Lion, the story's special charm is in the characters.
--Times-Picayune With masterful subtleness, [Hawkes] evokes emotions and movement around this magnificent furry lion.
--Sacramento Bee If you can buy only one book this is the one.
--Daily Herald, featured in "Good Reads for Kids" A very gentle book with a good word to say about breaking the rules.
--Detroit Free Press Graceful details add to the retro feel of this utterly delightful book. Curl up at your favorite library with this winner of a tale!
--BookPage This beautifully illustrated story will be a joy to read over and over again with your little cubs at bedtime.
--Houston Family Magazine This is a book parent and child will enjoy again and again.
--About Family Magazine
