The Lonely Book

Written by Kate Bernheimer · Illustrated by Chris Sheban

A forgotten library book seeks a new home and heart to cherish it again.

4.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,024 ratings

40 pages· 1,236 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD840L

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Bookroo's summary

A once-beloved library book, now forgotten and worn, languishes in the basement until a young girl rediscovers its magic. As the book finds a place in her heart, it faces the uncertainty of being lost once more. Will their bond endure, or will the book remain a lonely relic? This enchanting tale explores the timeless connection between a reader and a cherished story, inviting readers to ponder the fate of beloved books and the joy of rediscovery.

From the publisher

Once popular, an increasingly shabby library book grows lonely until a young girl rediscovers it, but when it becomes lost again, both the book and the girl wonder if they will have a happy ending. By the award-winning author of The Girl in the Castle Inside the Museum and the award-winning illustrator of Catching the Moon.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 1,236
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD840L

Themes & topics

Books about the library Books about reading Books about books and reading Books about imagination and play Books about books and libraries

What readers & critics say

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“A once-loved book becomes a little more lonely as it ages, becomes worn, and is read less often, but a certain girl finds it and discovers its magic! This story is sure to take you back to your own childhood and remind you of books you loved, maybe even ones you made sure you have in your own library now.”

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