We found this book on cd at our local library, and fell in love with it. Students find the lion endearing, and are thrilled when he gets to go back. Library lion, by michelle knudsen, is a great way for students to identify the problem and solution in a story. Retell the story to a friend, using the book s illustrations to help you. He made a comfy backrest for the children at story hour.
Library lion story hour guide and event kit introduce young children to the library by hosting a library lion story hour. Library lion lesson plan scholastic books for kids. The lion settles down for story hour, but when story hour is over he makes a fuss and roars very loudly. Book patrol book tasting menu possibly modify it to work with communication theory book tasting menu what if you listed actual books and. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. My kids 4 and 5 12 and i turn it on every time we get in the car, and are now on book three of the trilogy. 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. But what if it was a bookloving beast that followed all the library rules, enforced by head librarian miss merriweather. Unlike so many other comingofage tales, though, we leave edmund just at the moment when were about to see what hes made of. Library lion picture book character, plot, theme by. Edmund confesses that his expectations for the holy land were kind of mythical.
The opening theme song from pbss multipleemmyawardwinning learntoread series, between the lions. Its almost as if michelle knudsen and kevin hawkes have brought one of those amazing beasts to life in their awardwinning book, library lion. Community helpers librarian theme music and movement activities and ideas to get your preschoolers movin and groovin. Everyone is about to learn, however, just how helpful a library lion can be.
It turns out, though, that the lion seems very well suited for the library. 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. Write a newspaper article, reporting on the appearance of a lion in the local library. The happy lion from corduroy and more stories about caring. Community helpers librarian theme preschool plan it.
For this literary lesson, students read and discuss the book, then complete associated activities, such as a. The head librarian, miss merriweather, is very particular about rules and the lion just broke one. 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. Have you tried tumblebooks, an online library of readalong stories, videos and language games for use on computer, ipad and mobile devices. Could you turn one of these into a story picture book of your own. 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. An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place. May 20, 2020 learning and reading activities for the elementary school library.
And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. Students find the lion endearing, and are thrilled when he gets to go back to his regular visits. See more ideas about library activities, elementary school library and library lessons. Library lion lesson plan library lion is such a super book for reminding students about proper library behavior. This is a picture book layered with themes that will grow with your reader. You should swing by the themes section to explore this further. Young scholars explore the book, library lion, by michelle knudsen. Popular library theme books meet your next favorite book. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library. Aug 12, 2014 looking for classroom ideas for library lion by michelle knudsen. Library lion is such a super book for reminding students about proper library behavior.
We have loved every adventure of charlie and his lions. When a lion comes into the library, no one is sure what to do. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library v. 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.
But when something terrible happens, the lion helps in the only way he knows how. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Enhance childrens reading experience with the discussion questions, craft projects, and singing activity in this printable event kit. Favorite stories about libraries and librarians reading. After listening to library lion students will then identify the characters in the story, complete a plot diagram and identify theme of the book. 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. Miss merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. Library lion story hour guide and event kit literature. After all, there arent any rules about lions in the library especially one with a loud roar. Over the course of the book of the lion, edmund goes from a selfeffacing servant to a squire fighting among fancy knights. Have students research lions using computers or books. Wmaa ell library lion vocabulary flashcards quizlet.
In fact, if you ever visit the new york city library, youll find twin statues of these regal animals guarding the main entrance. Library lion bookends the new york public library shop. Schwarzman building are familiar and beloved icons for new yorkers and visitors to the city. 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. In the book library lion, the word head means the boss, or top person the head librarian. Nypls 10 best books of 2017 the new york public library.
Library lion is written by michelle knudsen, illustrated by kevin hawkes and read by mindy sterling. Library lion picture book character, plot, theme by kristen. I need a book on hair styles, but where can i go, oh where. There are several layers to the library lion, so be on the lookout. Create a lion statue from clayplaydoh like the one in the illustration of the front steps of the library.
Can you think of other alliterative book titles, e. Retell the story to a friend from the lion s point of view, starting with one day i walked into the. Library lion coloring sheet library skills, 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. Connecting a lion to a library isnt as strange as youd think. The holy land embodies the idea of the mysterious and unknown, which is a major theme in the book of the lion. This winsome pairing of text and illustration is a natural for storytime and a first purchase for every collection. Consequently, there are many best of lists this time of year. I had expected the holy land to be a place of miracle, angels at wellheads, saints in. Created by our global community of independent web developers. Michelle knudsen describes the lion, his big feet were quiet on the library floor. The marble lions, patience and fortitude, flanking the entrance to the new york public librarys stephen a. This is a false choice and library lion shows just how possible it is to do both. Book tasting menu book tasting idea for the library to have students broaden what they read love this idea.
Candlewick press 2009 if you like this book, support the author by making. Should a childrens book aim to teach important lessons to kids or just exist to entertain. In this international and awardwinning bestseller about the joys of discovering the library and making new friends, a lion visits the library for the very first time. Mixed in with the absurdity and comedy of there being a lion in a library, there are many themes children can relate to. Lovely, warm illustrations bring this enchanting story to life. Library lion book the new york public library shop. Library lion lion book, childrens picture books, cool books.