Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends!
As a lover of libraries, I’m a sucker for any picture book that has a library theme. And so, when I saw this one that just launched THIS WEEK, I knew I wanted to turn the spotlight on it. Plus, the author and publisher are providing a brand new copy as a giveaway! Woo-Hoo!! And the author, Carolyn Leiloglou, will be stopping by to visit with us tomorrow for a Q&A…and you won’t want to miss her amazing dessert recipe!
LIBRARY’S MOST WANTED
Written by Carolyn Leiloglou
Illustrated by Sarah Pogue
Published by Pelican Publishing (2020)
Ages: 4-8
Themes: Librarians, reading, ingenuity
Synopsis: From Amazon:
Libby longs to be a great librarian like her aunt Nora, and it just chaps her hide when kids vandalize books. She hangs up Wanted posters to drive the “outlaws” from her “territory.” But when she realizes that a librarian’s real job isn’t protecting books but connecting them with readers, she must find a way to lure them back.
Why I love this book:
- It’s all about developing a love for books and reading…a subject very close to my heart.
- And it’s also about learning to care for others, because as important as books might be, people are even more important.
- Great illustrations that engage the reader from the first page to the last.
- Wonderful cowboy word play that helps give the reader a flavor of the old West.
RELATED ACTIVITIES:
BOOKMARKS
Photo courtesy: https://artsycraftsymom.com/14-bookmark-crafts-for-eager-bookworms/
How about rustling up some awesome bookmarks with your kids?
For detailed instructions: https://artsycraftsymom.com/14-bookmark-crafts-for-eager-bookworms/
We are all looking forward to the day our wonderful libraries reopen!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Please come back tomorrow for our chat with author Carolyn Leiloglou. And don’t forget to leave a comment to be entered in the giveaway of a copy of LIBRARY’S MOST WANTED!
If you are looking for more wonderful picture book recommendations, please visit Susanna Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday posts. And for a fabulous list of more than ONE THOUSAND picture book reviews, broken down into categories and with accompanying resources and activities, check out Susanna’s Perfect Picture Book page.
It chaps my hide too! I love that phrase! It makes me want to read the rest of the book.
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Haha! One of my high school teachers used to always say it 🙂
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Word play, my favorite – and I come from a long line of librarians – mom, sister, brother, husband! This looks like such fun reading!
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Sounds like you have an awesome family!
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This sounds like a wonderful book that can be used in the classroom and library. I can’t wait to read it!
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Thank you so much!
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Being a librarian was my dream job as a child! I can’t wait to read this lovely book!
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That’s awesome! I know you’ll identify with Deputy Librarian Libby 🙂
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So cute. I love librarians.
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Hands down, librarians are some of the best people on this planet. Gotta love a kid who dreams of being one. As soon as the library opens, I’m gonna mosey on over and look at this book. Thanks for sharing it today, Vivian! 🙂
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Aww, thanks! I hope they open back up soon!
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Sounds like a mighty fine book, pardner!
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I too love library themed books. This one looks like it will be a winner! Cute bookmarks too, perfect for this book post. 🙂
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Yes! Vivian does such a great job putting together these posts! She does so much for the kidlit community!
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Yes, she does!
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This sounds like a rootin’ tootin’ great book! Can’t wait to read it! Congrats Carolyn!
Rebecca Gardyn Levington
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I think I’m going to love this one. Thanks for sharing!
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This such a unique perspective! The consequences of being “too good” almost 🙂 Wonderful for both children and adults! Looks like a great read!
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I hope so! The best picture books have something for the child and adult reader, don’t they? That’s what I aspire to!
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This such a unique perspective! The consequences of being “too good” almost 🙂 Wonderful for both children and adults! Looks like a great read!
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Fantastic read!
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Oooh, this sounds so fun! A child after my own heart! Thanks for the rec and bookmark-making activity Vivian! I, too, am waiting waiting waiting for libraries to open again. I hope you’re staying safe and healthy!
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Ha! I love her little freckles on the cover pic. Very sweet.
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I love libraries too–even the smell of them. Can’t wait to read this, Carolyn.
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What an interesting twist on a story! Look forward to reading it. My library is open for books put on hold. I can pick them up.
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Mine opens for holds in two weeks! I can’t wait!
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This one looks familiar! 🙂 I love your bookmark crafts!
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I too love my library and library-themed books are so much fun. Thank you for telling us about this spunky book!
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Lovely book. Look forward to seeing it in our libraries too. Great choice.
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I can’t wait to see this! As library staff and teacher, one of my greatest joys is connecting readers and books!
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I love that! That’s the heart of this book 🙂
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I grew up without a library in my small hometown. I was always hungry for books. So this book appeals to me now as a writer.
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Book looks awesome! looking forward to reading it!
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We are a family of librarians! My children would love this book.
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I so miss our library. Hopefully it opens next week!
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