A charming tale that gently addresses issues of rules, acceptance, and what is truly important.
A gentle lion wanders into the library and becomes an unlikely hero in this beloved picture book. Warm, luminous illustrations bring to life a tender story about friendship, bravery, and knowing when to break the rules. Perfect for young readers who love libraries, animals, and heartwarming tales.
$8.99
Some rules are meant to be bent—especially when a very polite lion shows up at the library door.
In this utterly charming picture book, a lion wanders into the local library one ordinary day, and no one quite knows what to do. After all, there are no rules about lions. Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is a stickler for order: no running, no shouting, and absolutely no disrupting story hour. But this particular lion? He’s surprisingly well-mannered. His paws are soft on the wooden floors. He sits perfectly still during read-alouds. The children adore leaning against his warm, golden mane.
But when a true emergency strikes, this gentle lion must break the most important rule of all—and in doing so, shows everyone what really matters.
Michelle Knudsen’s tender, clever story pairs beautifully with Kevin Hawkes’ timeless illustrations, which feel both classic and fresh. The artwork glows with warmth and humor, capturing the magic of a place where imagination and kindness live side by side. This is a story about friendship, bravery, and the quiet joy of belonging.
Perfect for young readers who love animals, libraries, and tales where the unexpected becomes extraordinary. Whether you’re curled up at home or reading aloud at bedtime, Library Lion is a book that invites you to linger on every page—and maybe visit your own library soon after.
A charming tale that gently addresses issues of rules, acceptance, and what is truly important.
Hawkes' sunny, cheerful illustrations add wit and warmth to this story about the joy of reading and the power of friendship.
This is a sweet, funny tale.
Whimsical and clever, this is a good choice for story hours.
The story's droll, understated humor is well matched by Hawkes's sunny, cheerful illustrations.
A sweet, funny tale with accessible messages about the importance of friendship, the joy of reading, and the value of flexibility.
| Weight | 0.45 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.81 × 0.19 × 10.25 in |
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| Subject | Animals, Books & Libraries, Friendship, Juvenile Fiction, Lions, Tigers, Leopards, Etc, Social Issues |
12 Perkins Cove Rd,
Ogunquit, ME 03907
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