Nia and the New Free Library
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

Nia and the New Free Library

By Ian Lendler, Mark Pett (Illustrator)

A girl inspires a town to rebuild their lost library, sparking a community's love for books anew.

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After a tornado destroys Littletown's library, young Nia dreams of rebuilding it. While others envision skyscrapers and parking lots, Nia's passion for books ignites a movement. She starts a 'new free library' under a tree, crafting stories that invite the town to join in. As the community comes together, they rediscover the magic of storytelling and the power of collective effort. Can one girl's dream restore the heart of Littletown? Discover how a shared love for books can transform a community and remind everyone of the joy found in stories.

From the publisher

This picture book tells the story of one girl who reminds an entire town of the joy of books. When the town’s old library is destroyed by a tornado, the people are left wondering: What should they do with the space where the library used to be? The characters in Nia and the New Free Library all want different things: the builder wants there to be a new skyscraper, the grocer wants a new parking lot, but Nia just wants a new library . . . but how can one person build a whole library? - Explores the power of community and what a group can accomplish- Teaches the importance of working together toward a common goal- Reminds readers of the important role libraries play in community, and how they work Sometimes the biggest things can start with almost nothing at all. Ian Lendler and Mark Pett bring humor and heart to this clever twist on the classic “Stone Soup” folktale. - This triumphant ode to the magic of sharing stories is sure to strike a chord with bibliophiles of all genres, ages, and stripes.- Resonates year-round as a go-to birthday or holiday gift for book-loving kids- Perfect for children ages 5 to 8 years old- Great gift for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, teachers, and educators- Add it to the shelf with books like Stone Soup by Marcia Brown, Delivering Your Mail by Ann Owen, and Seeds and Trees by Brandon Walden.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD560L
Themes & topics
Books about communityBooks about the libraryBooks about social themesBooks about books and readingBooks about values and virtues
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
June 1, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781452166865

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