Library Lion
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| Author | Michelle Knudsen |
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| Illustrator | Kevin Hawkes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press |
Publication date | July 25, 2006 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 48 |
| ISBN | 978-0-7636-2262-6 |
Library Lion is a children's book, written by Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, and published in 2006 by Candlewick Press. It is suitable for children ages 4–7.[1]
Plot summary
What should the librarian do when a lion shows up for story hour? Well, as long as he follows the rules, he is welcome. Each day he shows up early to help the librarian with licking stamps, dusting books, and doing anything else she needs. Everything is wonderful until the librarian falls. What's the lion to do? He knows that he is not allowed to roar, but Miss Merriweather needs help. For her, the lion breaks the rule and lets out his loudest roar. After helping his friend, he sadly leaves knowing that he has broken the library's rules.[2][3][4]
Awards
According to Candlewick Press, Library Lion has won the following awards:
- Arkansas Diamond Book Award Honor
- The Sakura Medal; Golden Sower Award (Nebraska)
- NAIBA (New Atlantic Independent Bookseller Award) Best Picture Book of the Year
- Time of Wonder Award from the Maine Discovery Museum
- Book Sense Book of the Year Honor Book
- Publisher Weekly Cuffle Award
- School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
- Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Books of the Year
- Child Magazine's Best Children's Book Award
Book Sense Children's Picks List Selection
Junior Library Guild Selection.[1]
References
- 1 2 , retrieved 5 April 2010
- ↑ "Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists". goodreads.com. Retrieved 2014-04-11.
- ↑ "Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen - Powell's Books". powells.com. Retrieved 2014-04-11.
- ↑ "Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen | 9780763637842 | Paperback | Barnes & Noble". search.barnesandnoble.com. Retrieved 2014-04-11.
External links
- "Library Lion Lesson Plan", Scholastic, Jeremy Brunaccioni