Book Series · 2 Books

Patience & Fortitude Books

In order from Lost in the Library to Where Is Our Library?.

The Patience & Fortitude series is a set of 2 picture books by Josh Funk, published between 2018 and 2020. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages.

Lost in the Library
Where Is Our Library?
Lost in the Library
Where Is Our Library?
Lost in the Library
Where Is Our Library?
Lost in the Library
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Lost in the Library
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$1899
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Lost in the Library

By Josh Funk, Stevie Lewis (Illustrator)

A lion statue vanishes from the library. Can his friend find him before dawn?

40 pages· 732 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
Summary: In the heart of New York City, Fortitude, a steadfast lion statue, faces a dilemma when his companion, Patience, mysteriously disappears from their library post. As dawn approaches, Fortitude must navigate the library's winding corridors to find his friend before the city awakens. Will he uncover the secret behind Patience's disappearance in time? This enchanting tale invites young readers into a world of mystery and adventure within the iconic New York Public Library, where history and friendship intertwine in unexpected ways.
The complete set

Patience & Fortitude Series

2 books · Published 2018–2020

Series
Sale price
$1899

Lost in the Library

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A lion statue vanishes from the library. Can his friend find him before dawn?

Sale price
$1899

Where Is Our Library?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Two lions search New York City for their missing library books.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Patience & Fortitude series?

There are 2 books in the Patience & Fortitude series. It began with Lost in the Library in 2018, and the newest book, Where Is Our Library?, was published in 2020.

What ages are the Patience & Fortitude books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Patience & Fortitude book is the longest?

Where Is Our Library? is the longest book in the series at 764 words (40 pages).

Which Patience & Fortitude book is the shortest?

Lost in the Library is the shortest at 732 words (40 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Patience & Fortitude to life.

01

Josh Funk

Author
02

Stevie Lewis

Illustrator

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