Author: Michelle Knudsen
Illustrator: Kevin Hawkes
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication Date: 2006
Reading Level: 4-7 Year Olds
Pages: 48
Knudsen brings young readers an exhilarating story about a lion who is allowed to stay in the library as long as he obeys the rules therein. Being amiable the friendly, the lion loves to help others and befriends with everyone. One day, he breaks the rules by calling loudly for help in order give immediate care and attention to his friend (the Head Librarian) who breaks her arm. As a result, the lion is not allowed to stay in the library any more. The story amazingly ends with all his friends at the library cheerfully and warmly welcoming him back. The characters are richly and endearingly expressed by Hawkes's excellent acrylic-and-pencil paintings with attractive text. This fantastic illustration makes young readers feel great of having true friends and understand that under some exceptional circumstances, breaking rules is necessary in order to save lives.
Award Winners
- Blue Hen Book Award (Delaware): Picture Book
- Parents' Choice Awards - Picture Books: 2006
- School Library Journal Best Books: 2006
- Treasure State Award (Montana)
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