There are lessons here about making assumptions, breaking rules and taking care of friends. Kevin Hawkes’ illustrations are a brilliant fit, rendering the lion’s softness and a modern library seen from a child’s eye level. Sweetly celebrating all things bookish and guaranteed to tickle young readers’ funny bones.
Nancy Pearl Book Reviews, KUOW Radio “The Beat" Children will easily see themselves in the wild lion, who yearns to explore and enjoy the library but worries about the constraining rules.Ī beautiful book that is sure to be shared and wept over again and again.Ī picture book treat for any library lover. Knudsen and Hawkes pick a perfect setting to express the idea that breaking rules can sometimes be a good thing.Īppealing. 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.
Knudsen's gentle tale of a revered yet welcoming community destination will ring true for many readers. This winsome pairing of text and illustration is a natural for storytime and a first purchase for every collection. Proves that every now and then you have to break the rules.
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