Bibliography
Knudson, Michelle. 2006. LIBRARY LION. Candlewick Press. Cambridge, Massachusetts. ISBN 0763622621
Plot Summary
A librarian is startled when a well mannered lion enters the library. The head librarian states that he can stay as long as he doesn’t break any rules. The lion begins to help out at the library and becomes a regular patron. One day the lion needs to go get help for a librarian and roars to get someone’s attention. Knowing that he broke the rules the lion disappears for a while. Finally, after the librarian explains that sometimes you have a good reason to break the rules the lion returns and welcomed with a giant embrace from the head librarian and many of the children.
Critical Analysis
This story is a heart warming tale of a lion that learns to obey the rules of the library and also learns that sometimes rules have to be broken in an emergency. The characterization of the large giant is incredible this ferocious beast is portrayed as “helpful”, a step stool, and “a comfy backrest for the children”. The illustrations are detailed and colored with inviting cool colors. I love the artist’s portrayal of the library as an inviting comforting place. The artwork combined with the story, told mostly in third person, is an easy read that children of all ages will enjoy and engage in. I think many young readers will fancy the idea of going to a library in which everyone, including a cuddly lion, could be accepted and enjoy storytime.
Review Excerpt(s)
From School Library Journal “Hawkes's deft acrylic-and-pencil pictures have appeal for generations of library lovers. They are rich with expression, movement, and detail. The lordly, lovable lion is a masterful mix–regal beast and furry friend–and the many human characters are drawn with animation and emotion. This winsome pairing of text and illustration is a natural for storytime and a first purchase for every collection.”
From Booklist
“This story's appealing premise is clear in the first sentence: "One day, a lion came to the library." There's the expected uproar as the lion pads through the stacks, but librarian Miss Merriweather only asks: "Is he breaking any rules?" The lion is not, and so he is allowed to stay.”
Connections
*This book could be used to help teach about the importance of obeying rules and when it might be necessary to break rules.
*This book is great to start a discussion of library behavior expectations.
*Compare and contrast this book with I TOOK MY FROG TO THE LIBRARY.
Fraser, Mary Ann. I.Q GOES TO THE LIBRARY. ISBN 0802788777
Craig, Paula; Thompson, Carol. MR. WIGGLE’S BOOK. ISBN 1577686160
Kimmel, Eric A. I TOOK MY FROG TO THE LIBRARY. ISBN 014050916X
Knudson, Michelle. 2006. LIBRARY LION. Candlewick Press. Cambridge, Massachusetts. ISBN 0763622621
Plot Summary
A librarian is startled when a well mannered lion enters the library. The head librarian states that he can stay as long as he doesn’t break any rules. The lion begins to help out at the library and becomes a regular patron. One day the lion needs to go get help for a librarian and roars to get someone’s attention. Knowing that he broke the rules the lion disappears for a while. Finally, after the librarian explains that sometimes you have a good reason to break the rules the lion returns and welcomed with a giant embrace from the head librarian and many of the children.
Critical Analysis
This story is a heart warming tale of a lion that learns to obey the rules of the library and also learns that sometimes rules have to be broken in an emergency. The characterization of the large giant is incredible this ferocious beast is portrayed as “helpful”, a step stool, and “a comfy backrest for the children”. The illustrations are detailed and colored with inviting cool colors. I love the artist’s portrayal of the library as an inviting comforting place. The artwork combined with the story, told mostly in third person, is an easy read that children of all ages will enjoy and engage in. I think many young readers will fancy the idea of going to a library in which everyone, including a cuddly lion, could be accepted and enjoy storytime.
Review Excerpt(s)
From School Library Journal “Hawkes's deft acrylic-and-pencil pictures have appeal for generations of library lovers. They are rich with expression, movement, and detail. The lordly, lovable lion is a masterful mix–regal beast and furry friend–and the many human characters are drawn with animation and emotion. This winsome pairing of text and illustration is a natural for storytime and a first purchase for every collection.”
From Booklist
“This story's appealing premise is clear in the first sentence: "One day, a lion came to the library." There's the expected uproar as the lion pads through the stacks, but librarian Miss Merriweather only asks: "Is he breaking any rules?" The lion is not, and so he is allowed to stay.”
Connections
*This book could be used to help teach about the importance of obeying rules and when it might be necessary to break rules.
*This book is great to start a discussion of library behavior expectations.
*Compare and contrast this book with I TOOK MY FROG TO THE LIBRARY.
Fraser, Mary Ann. I.Q GOES TO THE LIBRARY. ISBN 0802788777
Craig, Paula; Thompson, Carol. MR. WIGGLE’S BOOK. ISBN 1577686160
Kimmel, Eric A. I TOOK MY FROG TO THE LIBRARY. ISBN 014050916X
No comments:
Post a Comment