{"product_id":"the-little-library-isbn-9780525578338","title":"The Little Library","description":"\u003cb\u003eMr. Tiffin and his students from the perennially popular \u003ci\u003eHow Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Dinosaur Expert\u003c\/i\u003e make friends with, Librarian Beck a new character in the series who also happens to be non-binary. This thoughtful picture book is about a wood-working project that helps a young student become a book lover.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone in Mr. Tiffin's class  couldn't be more excited that the new school library has finally opened. Everyone except Jake. Jake is a slow and careful reader. Sometimes he reads the same page more than once to figure everything out. And he often feels left behind on class Library Day.  All that changes when Librarian Beck notices Jake running his fingers across the grooves of a brand-new bookshelf and offers him an old, worn book: \u003ci\u003eWoodworking for Young Hands\u003c\/i\u003e. Jake checks the book out, studies the pictures and instructions, and renews the book again and again. When the school year comes to an end, Jake has the perfect gift idea for the librarian who changed his life--and he makes it with his own two hands.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Library:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dinosaur Expert:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A pivotal moment in a child's life, handled with grace and sensitivity rather than conflict or ineffective lecturing.\" \u003ci\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A beautifully crafted picture book.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred reviewMargaret McNamara is the author of four other titles about Mr. Tiffin's class: \u003ci\u003eA Poem in Your Pocket,\u003c\/i\u003e called \"a nimble introduction to poetry\" by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times; The Apple Orchard Riddle,\u003c\/i\u003e said to \"spark fruitful curriculum discussion\" by \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?\u003c\/i\u003e, called \"illuminating\" by \u003ci\u003eFamily Fun \u003c\/i\u003emagazine and \u003ci\u003eThe Dinosaur Expert\u003c\/i\u003e, which received three starred reviews. She is also the author countless other picture books, including \u003ci\u003eVote for Our Future, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich\u003ci\u003e Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003ecalled \"essential\" in a starred review.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eMs. McNamara lives in New York City. Visit her on the Web at margaretmcnamara.net.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eG. Brian Karas is the prolific, versatile, and award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eA Poem in Your Pocket, How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?, The Apple Orchard Riddle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Dinosaur Expert\u003c\/i\u003e that received three starred reviews. He also illustrated \u003ci\u003eA Hat for Mrs. Goldman\u003c\/i\u003e by Michelle Edwards; \u003ci\u003eNeville\u003c\/i\u003e by Norton Juster; \u003ci\u003eClever Jack Takes the Cake\u003c\/i\u003e by Candace Fleming, which received four starred reviews; \u003ci\u003eAre You Going to Be Good? \u003c\/i\u003eby Cari Best, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBest Illustrated Book; and \u003ci\u003eHome on the Bayou,\u003c\/i\u003e a \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe-Horn\u003c\/i\u003e Book Honor Book. Visit him at GBrianKaras.com.","brand":"Schwartz \u0026 Wade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303886115045,"sku":"NP9780525578338","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-little-library-isbn-9780525578338","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}