The New Libearian

    The New Libearian

    By Alison Donald Illustrated by Alex Willmore

    $6.99
    A visit to the library can be full of surprises. When the librarian is late for story time, the children go off to look for her and follow mysterious paw prints to find a bear sitting at her desk. Is...

    A visit to the library can be full of surprises. When the librarian is late for story time, the children go off to look for her and follow mysterious paw prints to find a bear sitting at her desk. Is the bear a new librarian? Not exactly. The new LiBEARian opens a book about bears and utters a loud growl. The kids love it! Then the real librarian appears and sends the bear back into the book he came from. A fun twist at the end rounds out this winsomely illustrated tale of a universal childhood experience—story time at the library—infused with magic.
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    A visit to the library can be full of surprises. When the librarian is late for story time, the children go off to look for her and follow mysterious paw prints to find a bear sitting at her desk. Is...

    A visit to the library can be full of surprises. When the librarian is late for story time, the children go off to look for her and follow mysterious paw prints to find a bear sitting at her desk. Is the bear a new librarian? Not exactly. The new LiBEARian opens a book about bears and utters a loud growl. The kids love it! Then the real librarian appears and sends the bear back into the book he came from. A fun twist at the end rounds out this winsomely illustrated tale of a universal childhood experience—story time at the library—infused with magic.
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    A visit to the library can be full of surprises. When the librarian is late for story time, the children go off to look for her and follow mysterious paw prints to find a bear sitting at her desk. Is the bear a new librarian? Not exactly. The new LiBEARian opens a book about bears and utters a loud growl. The kids love it! Then the real librarian appears and sends the bear back into the book he came from. A fun twist at the end rounds out this winsomely illustrated tale of a universal childhood experience—story time at the library—infused with magic.

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    • Pages: 32
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: Clarion Books
    • Publication Date: 9th January 2018
    • ISBN: 9781328466693
    Reviews

    "Appropriately, this would make a fine read-aloud."   — Booklist   "In bright, busy digital collages, newcomer Willmore depicts the library as a place where anything can happen, bolstering the story’s unspoken message about the magic that awaits in books."--Publishers Weekly   "This fun read-aloud celebrates the camaraderie and wonder of sharing stories in a group setting and the power of imagination."--School Library Journal   "The whimsical color artwork adds the perfect touch to this super-silly story, ideal for reading aloud. Highly recommended."--Midwest Book Review —

    Author Bio
    Alison Donald works as a pediatric occupational therapist; The New LiBEARian is her first book. She lives with her family in Surrey, England.

    Alex Willmore is an author and bestselling children’s book illustrator. Since he could first hold a pencil, Alex has been drawing characters, bringing each to life with a sense of mischief and fun. Alex currently lives in his hometown of Northampton with his wife, two sons, and their cats.

    A visit to the library can be full of surprises. When the librarian is late for story time, the children go off to look for her and follow mysterious paw prints to find a bear sitting at her desk. Is the bear a new librarian? Not exactly. The new LiBEARian opens a book about bears and utters a loud growl. The kids love it! Then the real librarian appears and sends the bear back into the book he came from. A fun twist at the end rounds out this winsomely illustrated tale of a universal childhood experience—story time at the library—infused with magic.

    • Pages: 32
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: Clarion Books
    • Publication Date: 9th January 2018
    • ISBN: 9781328466693

    "Appropriately, this would make a fine read-aloud."   — Booklist   "In bright, busy digital collages, newcomer Willmore depicts the library as a place where anything can happen, bolstering the story’s unspoken message about the magic that awaits in books."--Publishers Weekly   "This fun read-aloud celebrates the camaraderie and wonder of sharing stories in a group setting and the power of imagination."--School Library Journal   "The whimsical color artwork adds the perfect touch to this super-silly story, ideal for reading aloud. Highly recommended."--Midwest Book Review —

    Alison Donald works as a pediatric occupational therapist; The New LiBEARian is her first book. She lives with her family in Surrey, England.

    Alex Willmore is an author and bestselling children’s book illustrator. Since he could first hold a pencil, Alex has been drawing characters, bringing each to life with a sense of mischief and fun. Alex currently lives in his hometown of Northampton with his wife, two sons, and their cats.