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Library Lion

By Michelle Knudsen
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Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen is a charming children's book about a lion who visits a library and becomes a beloved guest. Despite the librarian's rules, his friendly presence is eventually accepted by all. The story highlights themes of friendship, understanding, and the joy of reading.
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you love stories about friendship and the joy of discovering unexpected companions in the unlikeliest places. With charming illustrations and a gentle narrative, this book captures the wonder of finding a place for everyone, no matter how different they may seem. If you appreciate stories that celebrate kindness and acceptance, this adorable tale is sure to warm your heart.

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Library Lion

When a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There are no rules about lions in the library. When something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how.

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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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Library Lion is widely praised for its delightful storytelling and enchanting illustrations. It is celebrated for its gentle approach to themes of friendship, rule-breaking, and the love of books, making it a favourite for storytime. Reviewers appreciate its timeless, heartwarming appeal, with many noting its suitability for repeated enjoyment between parents and children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780763622626

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 July 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Illustration: 4-COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 256.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 561g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michelle Knudsen

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.

Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of more than forty books for children, including The Three Mouths of Little Tom Drum by Nancy Willard; Weslandia and Sidewalk Circus by Paul Fleischman; and Handel, Who Knew What He Liked and Me, All Alone, at the End of the World by M. T. Anderson. Kevin Hawkes lives in southern Maine.

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