The New LiBEARian - by Alison Donald (Hardcover)

About the Book

At story time, the children discover a bear at the librarian's desk, and they think he's the new librarian. A fun twist at the end rounds out this winsomely illustrated tale of a universal childhood experience--story time at the library--infused with magic. Full color.

Book Synopsis

A visit to the library can be full of surprises. When the librarian is late for story time, the children go off to look for her and follow mysterious paw prints to find a bear sitting at her desk. Is the bear a new librarian? Not exactly. The new LiBEARian opens a book about bears and utters a loud growl. The kids love it! Then the real librarian appears and sends the bear back into the book he came from. A fun twist at the end rounds out this winsomely illustrated tale of a universal childhood experience--story time at the library--infused with magic.

Review Quotes

"Appropriately, this would make a fine read-aloud." -- Booklist "In bright, busy digital collages, newcomer Willmore depicts the library as a place where anything can happen, bolstering the story's unspoken message about the magic that awaits in books."--Publishers Weekly "This fun read-aloud celebrates the camaraderie and wonder of sharing stories in a group setting and the power of imagination."--School Library Journal "The whimsical color artwork adds the perfect touch to this super-silly story, ideal for reading aloud. Highly recommended."--Midwest Book Review --

About the Author

Alison Donald is a pediatric occupational therapist and lives with her family in Surrey, England. The New LiBEARian is her first book. www.alisondonald.com

Alex Willmore holds a degree in illustration for children's publishing and lives with his family in Northampton, England. The New LiBEARian is his first picture book.