Library Lion
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

Library Lion

Written by Michelle Knudsen · Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

A lion wanders into a library and changes everything.

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48 pages· 1,375 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· 470L
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Bookroo's summary

In a library where rules reign supreme, a lion's unexpected visit leaves everyone puzzled. With no guidelines for such a guest, the lion's quiet presence becomes a beloved fixture. But when disaster strikes, this gentle giant must act, challenging the very rules that define the library. Can a lion truly be a hero in a place of silence and order? Discover how courage and kindness can rewrite the rules in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

When a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There are no rules about lions in the library. When something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how.

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
1,375
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
108319
Publication
Published
January 1, 2006
First published
July 25, 2006
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763622626
LCCN
2006042578
OCLC
225299688

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