Library Lion
Age 4+
Picture Books
An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place: the library.
Miss 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.
Creators
Michelle Knudsen has worked in libraries in New York City and Ithaca, New York. She is the author of more than forty books, among them Marilyn’s Monster, illustrated by Matt Phelan; Big Mean Mike, illustrated by Scott Magoon; and Argus, illustrated by Andréa Wesson. Michelle Knudsen lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of more than forty books for children, including The Three Mouths of Little Tom Drum by Nancy Willard; Weslandia and Sidewalk Circus by Paul Fleischman; and Handel, Who Knew What He Liked and Me, All Alone, at the End of the World by M. T. Anderson. Kevin Hawkes lives in southern Maine.
Reviews
I never imagined that having a lion in your library would be a good idea, but this book has changed my mind…A charming story about trust and honour with beguiling illustrations.
The Sunday Age
The story will resonate with adults…and it will delight children who will no doubt find the idea of a lion in the library quite reasonable. The watercolour illustrations are excellent, the text is rich and interesting…Library Lion is a terrific picture book, and highly recommended for ages 4 to 9, and librarians everywhere.
Sydney's Child
“This book is a must for any library collection…the soft toned watercolour illustrations are wonderfully expressive…Children will be enthralled by the idea of a library lion. Recommended.
Magpies Magazine
Oh Yes indeedy. When you come across a schmaltzy, charming, old-fashioned picture book,…you just want to roar with pleasure…full of lovely pastel illustrations…made me smile.
The Courier Mail
