Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Library Lion
Book Review: a great read and reread
Summary: 5 Stars
My children loved this book. It is one that they have asked me to read to them many times. It's definitely a classic that I will keep for my collection.
Book Review: a new love
Summary: 5 Stars
My three year old loves this book, and always wags her finger to quote "no running, said Mrs. Merriweather!" A simply wonderful read.Book Review: delightful!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was recently introduced to this book by my three-year old, who in turn was introduced to it in pre-school. What a wonderful book! Touching story about a lion who loves story-time at the library and being a helper, and who learns about the rules of the library and why sometimes there can be a good reason to break a rule (like to help a friend who is hurt). Beautifully illustrated and touchinh, this book is destined to be a classic - it already is in our house!Book Review: from SherriAllen.com
Summary: 5 Stars
"Library Lion," written by Michelle Knudsen and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, has a timeless quality and moral appeal that will assure it's place in the future lists of classic storybooks for children.
When a lion shows up for storytime, Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, makes it clear that the lion can only stay if he follows the rules. That includes being quiet; in other words, No Roaring. The lion loves storytime and visits the library every day. He follows all the rules and even comes early to help Miss Merriweather. One day, though, something bad happens and the only way the lion can help is by making a great big roar. The sad lion leaves the library because he knows he has broken the rules. Finally, the lion learns that "sometimes there is a good reason to break the rules" and makes a joyous return to storytime at the library.
Knudsen's character development is superb. In just a few short sentences, we "know" Miss Merriweather, her assistant Mr. McBee, and a lion who never says a word. Hawke's illustrations are just as exceptional. The pictures, in their soft, muted tones, provide rich scenery and abundant expression. You can easily see everyone's surprise to see a lion in the library, the lion's happiness to be helping in the library, and the lion's sadness when he thinks he cannot return to the library.
A visit to the library produces heartfelt lessons in following (and not following) rules in the endearing tale "Library Lion." I highly recommend "Library Lion."
Book Review: nice book
Summary: 5 Stars
Really enjoy this book. I think I like it more than my son