The Library Book
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2021

The Library Book

By Gabby Dawnay, Ian Morris (Illustrator)

A reluctant reader discovers the magic of books at the library.

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32 pages
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Zach prefers TV over books until a friend's persistence leads him to the library. There, he uncovers a story so captivating he can't put it down. Will this newfound love for reading change his world? Dive into a tale celebrating the enchantment of books and the power of friendship.

From the publisher

Zach would much rather watch TV than flip through a boring book. But thanks to his friend’s stubborn efforts to show him the magic and excitement of reading, Jack finally goes to the library and finds a book he can’t put down.Featuring simple, rhyming text by Gabby Dawnay and dynamic pen- and-ink drawings by illustrator Ian Morris, this story is an ode to the joys of reading and a love letter to books and libraries.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD580L
Themes & topics
Books about the libraryBooks about books and readingBooks about books and libraries
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
August 31, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780500652602

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