Library lion coloring sheet library skills, library. Lovely, warm illustrations bring this enchanting story to life. Candlewick press 2009 if you like this book, support the author by making. Miss merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. Library lion book the new york public library shop. There are several layers to the library lion, so be on the lookout. Have students research lions using computers or books. Should a childrens book aim to teach important lessons to kids or just exist to entertain. The marble lions, patience and fortitude, flanking the entrance to the new york public librarys stephen a. Library lion bookends the new york public library shop. I find many picture books on youtube or on other websites where my students can watch someone else read a book to them other than me. The holy land embodies the idea of the mysterious and unknown, which is a major theme in the book of the lion. May 20, 2020 learning and reading activities for the elementary school library. Nypls 10 best books of 2017 by lynn lobash, manager of reader services december 6, 2017 the end of the year is a natural time to reflect, to take stock.
Library lion, by michelle knudsen, is a great way for students to identify the problem and solution in a story. Michelle knudsen describes the lion, his big feet were quiet on the library floor. Library lion is written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes and read by mindy sterling. Nypls 10 best books of 2017 the new york public library. Retell the story to a friend from the lion s point of view, starting with one day i walked into the.
Library lion is a new york times bestselling childrens book, written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes, and published in 2006 by candlewick press. In the book library lion, the word head means the boss, or top person the head librarian. In fact, if you ever visit the new york city library, youll find twin statues of these regal animals guarding the main entrance. After reading this cute book about a lion going into the library, students will write about a zoo animal that goes into their school library. When a lion comes into the library, no one is sure what to do. Book tasting menu book tasting idea for the library to have students broaden what they read love this idea. Library lion is such a super book for reminding students about proper library behavior. Library lion lion book, childrens picture books, cool books. Wmaa ell library lion vocabulary flashcards quizlet.
Community helpers librarian theme music and movement activities and ideas to get your preschoolers movin and groovin. Summary of library lion library lion by michelle knudsen is a book about a lion that wonders into the library. But when something terrible happens, the lion helps in the only way he knows how. Library animals in the book, the people at the library were nervous about the lion at first, but soon they saw that he was well suited for the library. Students find the lion endearing, and are thrilled when he gets to go back to his regular visits. Favorite stories about libraries and librarians reading. This is a picture book layered with themes that will grow with your reader. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Over the course of the book of the lion, edmund goes from a selfeffacing servant to a squire fighting among fancy knights.
Write a newspaper article, reporting on the appearance of a lion in the local library. I loved this book about a lion who falls in love with story time at the library, breaks the rules by roaring in protest when story time is over and is allowed to stay only on the condition that he obeys all of the rules. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. This winsome pairing of text and illustration is a natural for storytime and a first purchase for every collection. Students find the lion endearing, and are thrilled when he gets to go back. Create simple lion puppets by gluing brownyellow yarn, representing a lions mane, to old socks. He made a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. Its almost as if michelle knudsen and kevin hawkes have brought one of those amazing beasts to life in their awardwinning book, library lion. Popular library theme books meet your next favorite book. The books gritty theme, that inner strength can conquer all challenges, is ideal for young artists, little ones feeling under the weather, and complainers needing a. Mixed in with the absurdity and comedy of there being a lion in a library, there are many themes children can relate to. After all, there arent any rules about lions in the library especially one with a loud roar. Aug 12, 2014 looking for classroom ideas for library lion by michelle knudsen. Have you tried tumblebooks, an online library of readalong stories, videos and language games for use on computer, ipad and mobile devices.
We have loved every adventure of charlie and his lions. Schwarzman building are familiar and beloved icons for new yorkers and visitors to the city. Librarians and teachers need ideas for book displays to draw readers to books. Create a lion statue from clayplaydoh like the one in the illustration of the front steps of the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library. Library lion story hour guide and event kit introduce young children to the library by hosting a library lion story hour. You should swing by the themes section to explore this further. I need a book on hair styles, but where can i go, oh where.
The opening theme song from pbss multipleemmyawardwinning learntoread series, between the lions. Enhance childrens reading experience with the discussion questions, craft projects, and singing activity in this printable event kit. Child kevin hawkes illustrations are a brilliant fit, rendering the lions softness and. Could you turn one of these into a story picture book of your own. Unlike so many other comingofage tales, though, we leave edmund just at the moment when were about to see what hes made of. It turns out, though, that the lion seems very well suited for the library. Young scholars explore the book, library lion, by michelle knudsen. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library v. See more ideas about library activities, elementary school library and library lessons. This is a false choice and library lion shows just how possible it is to do both.
Can you think of other alliterative book titles, e. The lion settles down for story hour, but when story hour is over he makes a fuss and roars very loudly. An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. Lemoncellos library by chris grabenstein, bats at the library by brian lies, lola at the library by anna.
We found this book on cd at our local library, and fell in love with it. Consequently, there are many best of lists this time of year. The head librarian, miss merriweather, is very particular about rules and the lion just broke one. Community helpers librarian theme preschool plan it. I had expected the holy land to be a place of miracle, angels at wellheads, saints in.
A wonderful addition to any childs library, this is the multiple awardwinning and bestselling picture book about what happens when a lion visits a library. Retell the story to a friend, using the book s illustrations to help you. Edmund confesses that his expectations for the holy land were kind of mythical. Child kevin hawkes illustrations are a brilliant fit, rendering the lions softness and a modern library seen from a childs eye level. After listening to library lion students will then identify the characters in the story, complete a plot diagram and identify theme of the book. Cindy mizelle sings lead on the btl theme, which was. Connecting a lion to a library isnt as strange as youd think. Library lion picture book character, plot, theme by. But what if it was a bookloving beast that followed all the library rules, enforced by head librarian miss merriweather. For this literary lesson, students read and discuss the book, then complete associated activities, such as a. The happy lion from corduroy and more stories about caring. Library lion picture book character, plot, theme by kristen.