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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.World of Books (was SecondSale)
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This twentieth-anniversary edition of Library Lion features a poster with brand-new artwork on the reverse of the jacket! A special gift edition that celebrates twenty years of Library Lion, the bestselling modern classic that offers an affectionate tribute to that truly wonderful place: the library. A New York Times Bestseller A TIME Magazine 100 Best Children's Books of All Time Selection An Amazon Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year For twenty years, the award-winning, New York Times bestselling Library Lion has captured the hearts of children, families, librarians, teachers, and book lovers the world over. Now it's available in a deluxe special anniversary package featuring foiling on the cover, a poster with brand-new art from Kevin Hawkes, and special author and illustrator notes detailing their inspiration for the book. Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. And he never roars in the library, at least not anymore. But when something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how. KEEPSAKE PACKAGE: The bestselling, heartwarming favorite is now in a deluxe special edition that will make a beautiful addition to any family's library. MODERN CLASSIC FOR LIFELONG READERS: Michelle Knudsen's disarming story, illustrated in an expressive, timeless style by Kevin Hawkes, has become a modern classic beloved by readers of all ages. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING CREATORS: Michelle Knudsen is the New York Times bestselling author of Library Lion and Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten, as well as many other books for young readers. Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of more than forty books for children, including Library Lion and Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten; Weslandia by Paul Fleischman; and The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Godol by Arthur A. Levine. Perfect for: Fans of Library Lion, Michelle Knudsen, and Kevin Hawkes Book and library lovers young and old Gift-givers looking for presents for holidays, birthdays, baby showers, or any occasion Readers who love classic children's books with animal characters like A Visitor for Bear, Kitten's First Full Moon, Make Way for Ducklings, and The Tiger Who Came to Tea Troublemakers and rule followers alike. …
Seller Inventory # 00108329384
- Title
- Library Lion
- Author
- Michelle Knudsen
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press,U.S.
- Publication year
- 2006
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0763622621
- ISBN 13
- 9780763622626
- Illustrator
- Hawkes, Kevin
Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. And he never roars in the library, at least not anymore. But when something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how. Michelle Knudsen's disarming story, illustrated by the matchless Kevin Hawkes in an expressive timeless style, will win over even the most ardent of rule keepers.
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About the Author
Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of more than forty books for children, including The Three Mouths of Little Tom Drum by Nancy Willard; Weslandia and Sidewalk Circus by Paul Fleischman; and Handel, Who Knew What He Liked and Me, All Alone, at the End of the World by M. T. Anderson. Kevin Hawkes lives in southern Maine.
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World of Books (was SecondSale)
Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Founded in 2002, World of Books is a leading online destination for buying and selling both preloved and new books, committed to making sustainable reading accessible to all. With a mission to help people read more and waste less, World of Books offers a huge range of affordable, high-quality books — giving both new and preloved titles a second life. The company also operates World of Books – Sell Your Books, an easy-to-use platform that allows customers to trade in unwanted books for cash, helping to keep books in circulation while promoting sustainability. As a Certified B Corp, World of Books is driven by a vision to become the world’s largest and most sustainable dedicated online bookstore. The company measures its success through the positive environmental impact it creates, the value it provides to customers, and its ability to operate profitably while supporting its sustainable mission …
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