The Library Book
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Library Book

Written by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark · Illustrated by Chuck Groenink

Escape a rainy day with a library adventure.

4.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,500 ratings
40 pages· 423 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD500L
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On a dreary day, with rain pouring and nothing exciting on TV, a trip to the library promises unexpected adventures. Who will you meet among the shelves? Discover the magic within!

From the publisher

What’s the best way to cure a gloomy day? A trip to the library! Based on the hit song by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark, here is an affectionate, exuberant, uproarious celebration of books, reading, and—SHHH!—libraries! The rain is pouring, Dad is snoring, and the same old stuff is on TV—boring. What is there to do today? Go to the library, of course! Who will we meet there? Let’s find out!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
423
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.3

out of 7

4.0

“This is improved by being familiar with the song, but is subpar without it.”

Mr. Staccato

Trusted reviewer

4.5

“I wanted so much to like this one but I felt like the cadence was just wonky, as it is with so many books written by song-writers”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
194549
Publication
Published
October 3, 2017
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481460927

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