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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1995 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
The Library
By Sarah Stewart, David Small (Illustrator)
A book lover's collection grows too large. What will she do next?
34 pages· 444 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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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
- ~491L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
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The fine print
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
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