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Library spider or library lion, which one will it be?

Posted by mayralovesbooks on April 18, 2007

Here is proof that I, baby Krista,  have been paying attention to what the librarian does. In this photo you see how the librarian was reaching for a book while I watched carefully. I know for a fact that she was getting ready to read a book titled Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes.

In the book, Miss Merriweather, head librarian, first meets Lion when he goes into the book stacks. She declares that as long as the lion breaks no rules, he is welcome to come to the library. After being scolded by Miss Merriweather for making noices in the library, the lion promises to reform. He dusts with his tail, licks envelopes, and serves as a stepstool for small patrons. Everyone appreciates him–except Mr. McBee, a library clerk. When Lion lets out another tremendous RAAAHHHRRR!, the man bursts into Miss Merriweather’s office to snitch–and there he finds her on the floor, having fallen from a stool and broken her arm. Lion has saved the day, but he is so embarrased by his own rule-breaking behavior that he doesn’t return to the library. People miss him. Even Mr. McBee. The story provides the readers with a  feel-good ending and a reminder that sometimes, there is a good reason to break the rules.

Now both of us spiders agree that as much as that was a great book, we rather have library spiders than library lions. We tend to blend with the environment a lot better than that that hairy mammal.

One Response to “Library spider or library lion, which one will it be?”

  1. Eileen Hesseling said

    Krista,

    Did you notice how each group of students responded differently to this same story? You are very fortunate to live in the library and hear so many stories every week. I can’t wait to hear what Miss Mayra will read on Monday and Tuesday.

    Your friend,

    Eileen, the Library Mouse

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