September, National Library Card Sign-Up Month, is almost over, but if you're still looking for a good book to share, here are two new ones:
- Kohara, Kazuno. 2014. The Midnight Library. New York: Roaring Brook.
It doesn't matter what other books I have in my bag. When kids see The Midnight Library, it's the one they want to hear! Apart from Kazuno Kohara's eye-catching linocut illustrations in three colors, here's why I like it:
- It features a library that's open all night long. I wouldn't want to work there, but it makes for a really good story!
- It highlights the fact that libraries are adaptable. The squirrel band needs to practice some new songs for an upcoming concert? No problem! The library has an activity room they can use.
- It features one of a librarian's favorite activities - reading stories. Wolf is crying because her book is sad? No worries! The librarian reads it with her. It has a happy ending!
- It's absolutely perfect for Library Card Sign-Up Month! Tortoise can't finish that 500-page book before the library closes at sunrise? A library card is what he needs!
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| See this and more interior artwork at the publisher's website. |
- Becker, Bonny. 2014. A Library Book for Bear. Somerville, MA: Candlewick. Illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton.
I've loved the Bear and Mouse series ever since it came out, and while this one is not my favorite (I still love A Visitor for Bear best!), it's a good addition to your collection of library-themed books. You really can't go wrong with Bear and Mouse.
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