Leilong the Library Bus
Will be published approx. on 5. July 2021
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-77657-331-8 (ISBN)
Description
A library-loving picture book in which an enthusiastic dinosaur absorbed in storytime threatens to flatten the library-until the children decide to take the books outdoors
The children are late for storytime at the library. Ever helpful, Lei the enthusiastic dinosaur can get them there one time! Lei's small head is the only part of him that fits so he must listen through the window. But he gets so excited by the story, he starts to shake the building. Lei's love of stories risks destroying the library until the children decide to take the books outdoors.
This library-loving picture book reminds us how it feels to be transported by story. And what first seems a problem for Lei the dinosaur becomes a triumph.
The children are late for storytime at the library. Ever helpful, Lei the enthusiastic dinosaur can get them there one time! Lei's small head is the only part of him that fits so he must listen through the window. But he gets so excited by the story, he starts to shake the building. Lei's love of stories risks destroying the library until the children decide to take the books outdoors.
This library-loving picture book reminds us how it feels to be transported by story. And what first seems a problem for Lei the dinosaur becomes a triumph.
Reviews / Votes
The illustrations are cartoon-like and full of detail which invites time to be spent looking at all the different people depicted on each page. Many people and animals can be spotted reacting to the strange vision of a Brontosaurus transporting children and books around a busy city. The changing, very human emotions of Leilong are beautifully depicted as he moves from delighted expectation to confusion on his rejection to contentment and happiness on his inclusion and acceptance.A sweet story with fun illustrations! * ReadPlus * I love children's books about libraries, and this offering written and illustrated in Taiwan was a real treat...This picture book is a celebration of libraries and storytelling in general and manages to show how children can be brought together and yet transported by stories. I also enjoyed seeing Leilong's desire to learn more about himself and other dinosaurs by reading dinosaur books.
Leilong the Library Bus by Julia Liu and Bei Lynn is recommended for readers aged 3 years and above and the observant reader will find much to enjoy in the background of the illustrations. * Carpe Librum *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Wellington
New Zealand
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Reading Age: From 7 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Illustrations
colour
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 250 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-77657-331-8 (9781776573318)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Julia Liu has worked as an editor of children's fiction at several of Taiwan's biggest and most prestigious publishers, and has published picture books, illustrated biographies of Einstein and Archimedes and a collection of fairy tales.
Bei Lynn is an award-winning Taiwanese illustrator who has written and illustrated over 20 picture books, magazines and comics.
Bei Lynn is an award-winning Taiwanese illustrator who has written and illustrated over 20 picture books, magazines and comics.