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Library Lion Paperback – Picture Book, June 25, 2009

by Michelle Knudsen (Author), Kevin Hawkes (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 961 ratings
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"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." — School Library Journal (starred review)

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.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    470L
  6. Dimensions
    8.81 x 0.19 x 10.19 inches
  7. Publisher
    Candlewick
  8. Publication date
    June 25, 2009
  9. ISBN-10
    076363784X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0545202824
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"A beautiful book that is sure to be shared and wept over again and again."

— The Bloomsbury Review

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Proves that every now and then you have to break the rules.
—New York Times Book Review

This winsome pairing of text and illustration is a natural for storytime and a first purchase for every collection.
—School Library Journal, starred review

Knudsen'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.
—Publishers Weekly

Knudsen and Hawkes pick a perfect setting to express the idea that breaking rules can sometimes be a good thing.
—Kirkus Reviews

Appealing. . . . Children will easily see themselves in the wild lion, who yearns to explore and enjoy the library but worries about the constraining rules.
—Booklist

A beautiful book that is sure to be shared and wept over again and again.
—The Bloomsbury Review

A picture book treat for any library lover.
—Nancy Pearl Book Reviews, KUOW Radio “The Beat"

Sweetly celebrating all things bookish and guaranteed to tickle young readers’ funny bones.
—Child

Kevin Hawkes’ illustrations are a brilliant fit, rendering the lion’s softness and a modern library seen from a child’s eye level.
—Chicago Tribune

There are lessons here about making assumptions, breaking rules and taking care of friends.
—San Francisco Chronicle

The happy ending will leave a smile on children’s faces whether they read it themselves or hear it as a read-aloud.
—Kansas City Star

The delights of a small-town library come to life in this charming tale.
—Star-Ledger

An old-fashioned, heart-warming storybook.
—Louisville Courier-Journal

Written 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.
—Times-Picayune

With masterful subtleness, [Hawkes] evokes emotions and movement around this magnificent furry lion.
—Sacramento Bee

If you can buy only one book this is the one.
—Daily Herald, featured in "Good Reads for Kids"

A very gentle book with a good word to say about breaking the rules.
—Detroit Free Press

Graceful details add to the retro feel of this utterly delightful book. Curl up at your favorite library with this winner of a tale!
—BookPage

This beautifully illustrated story will be a joy to read over and over again with your little cubs at bedtime.
—Houston Family Magazine

This is a book parent and child will enjoy again and again.
—About Family Magazine

About the Author

Michelle Knudsenis the New York Times best-selling author of Library Lion,illustrated by Kevin Hawkes; Argus, illustrated by Andréa Wesson; Big Mean Mike,illustrated by Scott Magoon; and Marilyn’s Monster, illustrated by Matt Phelan,as well as the Trelian middle-grade fantasy trilogy and the Evil Librarian YA horror-comedy trilogy. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is terrified of spiders.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Reprint edition (June 25, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 076363784X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545202824
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 470L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.81 x 0.19 x 10.19 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 961 ratings

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Michelle Knudsen is a New York Times best-selling author of more than 45 books for young readers, including board books, picture books, early readers, and middle grade and young adult novels. Her best-known book to date is the award-winning picture book Library Lion, which has been translated into fourteen languages, is currently being performed as a musical stage production in Israel and South Africa, and was selected by Time Magazine as one of the Best 100 Children's Books of All Time. She is also the author of the Trelian trilogy of fantasy novels (The Dragon of Trelian, The Princess of Trelian, and The Mage of Trelian) and the young adult novel Evil Librarian, which was awarded the 2015 Sid Fleischman Award for Humor. Her most recent picture book is Marilyn's Monster (Candlewick, March 2015), illustrated by the wonderful Matt Phelan. Next up is the YA sequel REVENGE OF THE EVIL LIBRARIAN, coming on Valentine's Day 2017. Michelle also works as a freelance editor and writing teacher, and is a member of the Writing for Young People MFA faculty at Lesley University. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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Beautiful heartwarming story!!
This is a beautiful story and although my nephew is only 4, he loves animals especially lions so this was the perfect book for him. He loves the illustrations and the story when we read it to him. This is not in hardcover either but the quality of paper is really good. With an amazing story and lovely illustrations, no wonder this is a best seller.. 👍🏻👍🏻
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Molly's mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Just heartwarming
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My favorite book to read my kids
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5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable story and fun to read
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We love this book, it has a great story and it's fun to read. Plus there's a little bit of a lesson in it about being flexible with the rules when the rules aren't working. Maybe not the best for kids who need to learn that rules are important.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Library Lion - Something to Roar About
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Library Lion is the new most requested book at my house. It is one of the few non rhyming books I have acquired and yet it is an easy book to read to my grand daughters. I guess rules and rule breaking concepts is part of the appeal.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So cute
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I found this book when visiting New York and fell in love. I got back and sent one to my niece and both her and my sister cried. Such a good read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Book with a lesson
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Much like the best kids books, this one is interesting and fun but also has a lesson worth discussion between parent and child.
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We've had this for just a few days and both my 3 year old and I are in love! Wish we'd found this book earlier. It's become a bedtime staple and usually read a couple of times everyday. What a gem! glad I stumbled upon this:)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love Library Lion
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My son came home from class talking non-stop about this book, the Library Lion. He was so excited, he loved it so much, so we decided to order it - even though we have many, MANY, books on the shelf - for the price it was worth the splurge.
When it arrived he was so thrilled. We started to read it together right away, I had never read it before, or even heard of it, but it was fantastic.
It was exciting, the writing wasn't too wordy, but it was still written without being too 'young'. It was poignant, the look on his face, and mine, during a downturn part was just emotional. And the turn around? This really is a classic.
I don't want to reveal too much, but Library Lion is an instant favorite. Plus, it was wonderful to read aloud.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful heartwarming story!!
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This is a beautiful story and although my nephew is only 4, he loves animals especially lions so this was the perfect book for him. He loves the illustrations and the story when we read it to him. This is not in hardcover either but the quality of paper is really good. With an amazing story and lovely illustrations, no wonder this is a best seller.. 👍🏻👍🏻
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful heartwarming story!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2022
This is a beautiful story and although my nephew is only 4, he loves animals especially lions so this was the perfect book for him. He loves the illustrations and the story when we read it to him. This is not in hardcover either but the quality of paper is really good. With an amazing story and lovely illustrations, no wonder this is a best seller.. 👍🏻👍🏻
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Roberto Gonzalez Torres
5.0 out of 5 stars Historia
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Este libro es excelente, muy entretenido y fácil de leer para niños que están aprendiendo el idioma inglés. Además, las imágenes son realmente hermosas
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Marion
5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Library Book
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One day a lion strolls into a public library and ends up becoming a beloved part of the library community and teaching a valuable lesson about rules.
This book is extremely well written and the illustrations are gorgeous. It is the perfect book for library lovers ages 5 and up.
It brings me to tears when I re-read it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Library Lion
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Ottimo libro in inglese molto simpatico per studenti di livello A1
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5.0 out of 5 stars It’s simply the best!
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We have a ton of books and continue to add to it. But of all the books we have read so far this one is the best. Such a heartwarming story with lovely illustrations. It is a must for every toddler’s and pre schooler’s library.
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Sweetest drawing, simple sensitive storry...we love it
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