{"product_id":"library-lionisbn-9780763637843","title":"Library Lion","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"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.\" — \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiss 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.Proves   that every now and then you have to break the rules.\u003cbr\u003e—New York Times Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis winsome pairing of text and illustration is a natural for storytime and a first purchase for every collection.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnudsen'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.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnudsen   and Hawkes pick a perfect setting to express the idea that breaking rules can   sometimes be a good thing.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppealing.   . . . Children will easily see themselves in the wild lion, who yearns to   explore and enjoy the library but worries about the constraining rules.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA   beautiful book that is sure to be shared and wept over again and again.\u003cbr\u003e—The Bloomsbury Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA   picture book treat for any library lover.\u003cbr\u003e—Nancy Pearl Book Reviews, KUOW Radio “The Beat\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweetly   celebrating all things bookish and guaranteed to tickle young readers’ funny   bones.\u003cbr\u003e—Child\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKevin   Hawkes’ illustrations are a brilliant fit, rendering the lion’s softness and   a modern library seen from a child’s eye level.\u003cbr\u003e—Chicago Tribune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere   are lessons here about making assumptions, breaking rules and taking care of   friends.\u003cbr\u003e—San Francisco Chronicle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe   happy ending will leave a smile on children’s faces whether they read it   themselves or hear it as a read-aloud.\u003cbr\u003e—Kansas City Star\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe   delights of a small-town library come to life in this charming tale.\u003cbr\u003e—Star-Ledger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn   old-fashioned, heart-warming storybook.\u003cbr\u003e—Louisville Courier-Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten   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.\u003cbr\u003e—Times-Picayune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith   masterful subtleness, [Hawkes] evokes emotions and movement around this   magnificent furry lion.\u003cbr\u003e—Sacramento Bee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you   can buy only one book this is the one.\u003cbr\u003e—Daily Herald, featured in \"Good Reads for Kids\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very   gentle book with a good word to say about breaking the rules.\u003cbr\u003e—Detroit Free Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraceful   details add to the retro feel of this utterly delightful book. Curl up at   your favorite library with this winner of a tale!\u003cbr\u003e—BookPage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis   beautifully illustrated story will be a joy to read over and over again with   your little cubs at bedtime.\u003cbr\u003e—Houston Family Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is   a book parent and child will enjoy again and again.\u003cbr\u003e—About Family Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichelle Knudsen\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling author of \u003ci\u003eLibrary Lion\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Kevin Hawkes; \u003ci\u003eArgus\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Andréa Wesson; \u003ci\u003eBig Mean Mike\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Scott Magoon; and \u003ci\u003eMarilyn’s Monster\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Matt Phelan,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eas well as the Trelian middle-grade fantasy trilogy and the Evil Librarian YA horror-comedy trilogy. 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