The Little Library

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Product Details
Price
$17.99  $16.73
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Publish Date
Pages
40
Dimensions
8.6 X 10.7 X 0.4 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780525578338

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About the Author
Margaret McNamara is the author of four other titles about Mr. Tiffin's class: A Poem in Your Pocket, called "a nimble introduction to poetry" by the New York Times; The Apple Orchard Riddle, said to "spark fruitful curriculum discussion" by School Library Journal; and How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?, called "illuminating" by Family Fun magazine and The Dinosaur Expert, which received three starred reviews. She is also the author countless other picture books, including Vote for Our Future, which Kirkus Reviews called "essential" in a starred review. Ms. McNamara lives in New York City. Visit her on the Web at margaretmcnamara.net.

G. Brian Karas is the prolific, versatile, and award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including A Poem in Your Pocket, How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?, The Apple Orchard Riddle and The Dinosaur Expert that received three starred reviews. He also illustrated A Hat for Mrs. Goldman by Michelle Edwards; Neville by Norton Juster; Clever Jack Takes the Cake by Candace Fleming, which received four starred reviews; Are You Going to Be Good? by Cari Best, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book; and Home on the Bayou, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book. Visit him at GBrianKaras.com.
Reviews
Praise for The Little Library:

"A standout. Not only does Librarian Beck offer Jake compassionate encouragement... they also present as nonbinary with they/them pronouns and clothing and hairstyling that resist strict gender norms. The matter-of-fact inclusion of this character is groundbreaking." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Gently illustrating that every book has its reader, this story of a reluctant reader assisted by a helpful and welcoming librarian is another solid addition to Mr. Tiffin's classroom series." --School Library Journal

Praise for The Dinosaur Expert:

"A pivotal moment in a child's life, handled with grace and sensitivity rather than conflict or ineffective lecturing." --Kirkus, starred review

"A beautifully crafted picture book." --Booklist, starred review

"This story is illustrated with great care and attention to detail from page one, and the text and artwork work together in harmony to bring home powerful messages about gender equality, evolving to improve, and being careful with the feelings of others." --School Library Journal, starred review