Knudsen, Michelle. 2006. LIBRARY LION. Ill. by Kevin Hawkes. Massachusetts: Candlewick Press. ISBN 0763622621
Who has ever heard of having a lion in your library? Rules, being very important to this library, are greatly enforced by the children’s librarian, Mrs. Merriweather. LIBRARY LION is a delightful tale that demonstrates how help can come from unlikely sources and that there are times when the strict “library rules” need to be broken.
Knudsen creates an engaging story that will be a perfect read aloud to demonstrate how rules are important, but there are times when they must be broken. Simple text and a light-hearted tone create a story to which even the youngest listener will respond and understand. Hawkes uses pencil sketches and acrylics to create pictures that are soft, “rich with expression, movement and detail (Vanca)”, which show that the lion is tender, caring, and not to be feared. Emotions, such as happiness, pride, caring, fear, sadness, and joy are clearly shown in the lion as he listens to the stories, helps out, saves his friends, leaves the library, and then returns to the place he loves best. Children will be captivated by the illustrations and story and eager to find out what is going to happen next.
Other books about libraries that would be good to share with students are:
THE SHELF ELF by Jackie Mims Hopkins ISBN 1932146164 (The library elf is watching to make sure that the boys and girls are following the library rules such as: returning books on time and putting books back where they belong.)
GOLDIE SOCKS AND THE THREE LIBEARIANS by Jackie Mims Hopkins ISBN 9781932146684 (A little girl finds a house of books and discovers books inside waiting to be explored. After choosing books that are “just right” for her, she searches for a place to read. When the libearians return, how will Goldie Socks be greeted?)
TOMAS AND THE LIBRARY LADY by Pat Mora ISBN 0679904018 (Thomas’ family travels to Iowa as migrant workers and Thomas enjoys hearing stories told by his grandfather. Thomas’ grandfather introduces him to the library, where Thomas finds amazing adventures in the pages of the books. This awakens a passion for books in Thomas that he will carry with him always.)
Reference:
Vanca, Lynn K. 2006. School Library Journal. 52 (August, 8): 91. Accessed on- ne January 2008.
Who has ever heard of having a lion in your library? Rules, being very important to this library, are greatly enforced by the children’s librarian, Mrs. Merriweather. LIBRARY LION is a delightful tale that demonstrates how help can come from unlikely sources and that there are times when the strict “library rules” need to be broken.
Knudsen creates an engaging story that will be a perfect read aloud to demonstrate how rules are important, but there are times when they must be broken. Simple text and a light-hearted tone create a story to which even the youngest listener will respond and understand. Hawkes uses pencil sketches and acrylics to create pictures that are soft, “rich with expression, movement and detail (Vanca)”, which show that the lion is tender, caring, and not to be feared. Emotions, such as happiness, pride, caring, fear, sadness, and joy are clearly shown in the lion as he listens to the stories, helps out, saves his friends, leaves the library, and then returns to the place he loves best. Children will be captivated by the illustrations and story and eager to find out what is going to happen next.
Other books about libraries that would be good to share with students are:
THE SHELF ELF by Jackie Mims Hopkins ISBN 1932146164 (The library elf is watching to make sure that the boys and girls are following the library rules such as: returning books on time and putting books back where they belong.)
GOLDIE SOCKS AND THE THREE LIBEARIANS by Jackie Mims Hopkins ISBN 9781932146684 (A little girl finds a house of books and discovers books inside waiting to be explored. After choosing books that are “just right” for her, she searches for a place to read. When the libearians return, how will Goldie Socks be greeted?)
TOMAS AND THE LIBRARY LADY by Pat Mora ISBN 0679904018 (Thomas’ family travels to Iowa as migrant workers and Thomas enjoys hearing stories told by his grandfather. Thomas’ grandfather introduces him to the library, where Thomas finds amazing adventures in the pages of the books. This awakens a passion for books in Thomas that he will carry with him always.)
Reference:
Vanca, Lynn K. 2006. School Library Journal. 52 (August, 8): 91. Accessed on- ne January 2008.
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