Library lion by michelle knudsen, 9780763637842, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Library lion by michelle knudsen, 2006, candlewick press edition, in english 1st ed. Library lion by michelle knudsen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This winsome pairing of text and illustration is a natural for storytime. Library lion by michelle knudsen read aloud for grades 1 to 4, ages 6 to 10. Retell the story to a friend from the lions point of view, starting with one day i walked into the. Im the author of more than fortyfive books for young readers of all ages. Michelle knudsen is a fabulous author and with kevin hawkes doing the illustrations, it is sure to be a hit. Could you turn one of these into a story picture book of your own. She has written more than 47 books for children, including the multipleawardwinning library lion, the trelian middle grade fantasy trilogy, and the young adult novels evil librarian, revenge of the evil librarian, and the forthcoming curse of the evil librarian candlewick press, august, 2019. Can you think of other alliterative book titles, e. Library lion by knudsen, michelle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Knudsen and hawkes pick a perfect setting to express the idea that breaking rules can sometimes be a good thing. My kids are for the most part past the read to me stage but we love this book about a lion in the library so much that it ends up in our house every two to three months or so. Titles include the new york times bestselling picture book library lion illustrated by kevin hawkes. But what if it was a bookloving beast that followed all the library rules, enforced by head librarian miss merriweather. From the author of the bestselling library lion comes a funny, heartfelt picture book about embracing the unusual, green scales and all.
Proves that every now and then you have to break the rules. But when something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how. Buy the picture books book library lion by michelle knudsen at indigo. Library lion is a new york times bestselling childrens book, written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes, and published in 2006 by candlewick. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Michelle knudsens disarming story, illustrated by the matchless kevin hawkes in an expressive timeless style, will win over even the most ardent of rule keepers.
See all books authored by michelle knudsen, including library lion, and evil librarian, and more on. Retell the story to a friend, using the books illustrations to help you. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. Library lion read aloud library time with mrs roodt youtube.
When an accident makes the lion break one of the rules, he knows he is not welcome back. Library lion by michelle knudsen july 25,2006 hardcover january 1, 1657 4. A delightful picture book about rule breaking and friendship that is sure to please readers and librarians everywhere. I loved this book about a lion who falls in love with story time at the library, breaks the rules by roaring in protest when story time is over and is allowed to stay only on the condition that he obeys all of the rules from then on. Ideal for esl, preschool, secondary and high school students and parents at home. Michelle knudsens sweet and funny picture book, library lion masterfully illustrated by kevin hawkes, tops our list of the best picture books of 2006. Who better than anthony browneand one of his most personable chimpsto celebrate all the fun to be found in the world of books ages. I also teach writing for young people in lesley universitys lowresidency mfa program scroll down for news, and see side columns or keep scrolling down, if youre on your phone for upcoming events and appearances and to learn how to order a signed book. And he never roars in the library, at least not anymore.
With sly humor and a subtle tug at the heartstrings, michelle knudsen hatches a story about learning not just to tolerate, but to love what is different, while andrea wessons endearing illustrations bring. Michelle knudsen is a new york times bestselling american childrens author. She is the author of more than forty books, among them marilyns monster, illustrated by matt phelan. Buy the paperback book library lion by michelle knudsen at indigo. Author michelle knudsen and artist kevin hawkes teamed up to create library lion, a delightful picture book about rule breaking and friendship. She is the author of the brand new reader fish and frog, among many other.
The lion did not come the next day either or the day after that. Michelle knudsen is a new york times bestselling author of more than 45 books for young readers, including board books, picture books, early readers. Library lion by michelle knudsen, kevin hawkes, paperback. Library lion michelle knudsen, kevin hawkes first edition.
Im the author of 47 books for young readers for all ages. Jeffries elementary the library lion by michelle knudsen. No one is quite sure what to do when a lion shows up at the library, but they soon learn he is a great little helper. A lion starts visiting the local library but runs into trouble as he tries to both obey the rules and help his librarian friend.
And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to. Buy library lion by michelle knudsen online at alibris. Library lion a reminder that sometimes, there is a good reason to break the rules. Library lion by michelle knudsen pdf free download ebook. Library lion download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Michelle knudsen s sweet and funny picture book, library lion masterfully illustrated by kevin hawkes, tops our list of the best picture books of 2006. Library lion by michelle knudsen, 9781406305678, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This is a false choice and library lion shows just how possible it is to do both. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A lion walks into the library and makes himself at home,but when he breaks the rules, he leaves in disgrace. The story lady was just beginning a story for the children, but the lion wasnt there.
From favorite picturebook creators michelle knudsen and matt phelan comes a story about one little girl and the perfect monster she knows is out there. With sly humor and a subtle tug at the heartstrings, michelle knudsen hatches a story about learning not just to tolerate, but to love what is different, while andrea wessons endearing illustrations bring the tale to life with quirky details and offbeat. Library lion by michelle knudsen learning through literature. Library lion, book by michelle knudsen picture books. Library lion has appeared on the book sense childrens bestsellers list, the new york times childrens books best sellers list, and the publishers weekly. When a lion wanders into a small town public library the head librarian, miss merriweather, brushes off the protestations of her realistically officious colleague mr. Michelle knudsen books list of books by author michelle. Best librarian recommended english books for children. Library lion is a new york times bestselling childrens book, written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes, and published in 2006 by candlewick press. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library.
The head librarian, miss merriweather, is very particular about rules. Come find out what happens when a lion comes to the library. Buy a cheap copy of library lion book by michelle knudsen. A wonderful addition to any childs library, this is the multiple awardwinning and bestselling picture book about what happens when a lion visits a library. Library lion is written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes and read by mindy sterling. About library lion an affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place. Kevin hawkes is the illustrator of more than forty books for children.