The Library
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1995 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Library

Written by Sarah Stewart · Illustrated by David Small

A book lover's collection grows too large. What will she do next?

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34 pages· 444 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~490L
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Bookroo's summary

Elizabeth Brown loves books more than anything, but her collection has outgrown her home. Faced with a mountain of stories and no space, she must find a solution. Will she create a haven for fellow book lovers? Discover how Elizabeth turns her passion into a gift for the community, celebrating the joy of reading and the power of libraries. Dive into this charming tale of one girl's love for books and her ingenious plan to share them with the world.

From the publisher

Meet an unforgettable bibliophile Elizabeth Brown doesn’t like to play with dolls and she doesnt like to skate. What she does like to do is read books. Lots of books. The only problem is that her library has gotten so big she can’t even use her front door anymore. What should Elizabeth Brown do? Start her own public library, of course! With charming verse and watercolors Sarah Stewart and David Small celebrate one of America’s oldest and finest institutions. The Library is a 1995 New York Times Book Review Notable Children’s Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
34
Words
444
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~490L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
27493
Publication
Published
April 10, 1995
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374343880
LCCN
94030320
OCLC
31046302

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