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  • ISBN: 978-1-56145-091-6
  • Total Pages: 32
  • Size: 9 x 12
  • Language: English
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  • AR Reading Level: 4.8
  • AR Points: 0.5
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  • F&P Grade: 3-4
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  • Reading Counts Points: 2
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Library Dragon, The


Sunrise Elementary School has a BIG problem. Their new librarian, Miss Lotta Scales, is a real dragon.

When Sunrise Elementary School advertised for a thick-skinned librarian with a burning love of books, Miss Lotta Scales knew she was perfect for the job. Who could guard books better than a REAL dragon?

"She kept a fiery eye out to make sure no one removed any books from the shelves.... The very thought of sticky little fingers touching and clutching, pawing and clawing, smearing and tearing her precious books just made her hot under the collar."

The teachers, singed and scorched, formed a delegation. But not even sweet Miss Lemon could convince Miss Lotta Scales that "the library belongs to the children."

Fortunately, nearsighted Molly Brickmeyer stumbles onto a copy of Snuff the Magic Dragon and reads the tale out loud. Her storytelling beckons the children back to the library and brings them face to face with the Library Dragon. Can an open book temper the flames of the school's hotheaded librarian?

Author & Illustrator


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Carmen Agra Deedy is a New York Times bestselling author and has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. Her books, including 14 Cows for America, The Library Dragon, The Yellow Star, and Martina the Beautiful Cockroach have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives.

You can visit Carmen Agra Deedy’s website here.

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Michael P. White is an award-winning fine artist and the illustrator of several children's books. He lives in Georgia.

You can visit Michael P. White’s website here.


Reviews


“Deedy is an accomplished storyteller, and kids will likely enjoy her frequent puns and wordplay and [Michael White's] droll, stylized illustrations, filled with vibrant color and lots of comical details.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Youngsters will enjoy the funny touches and librarians may feel the good-humored tap of a reminder that books are for kids.” ―School Library Journal

“Clever wordplay, rich vocabulary and brightly colored illustrations make The Library Dragon a sharp, humorous commentary on children's department librarians-be they dragons or dragonmasters!” ―A Page in a Book

“...I love the story. I love the images. I love the humor. I love the language. I love it as a parent, a teacher, and a writer. I could read it over and over and over because the humor and the language and the story and the pictures are just that engaging...” ―Christie Write Wild blog

“...The wordplay in this book is tops, and the illustrations are as funny as the words - pay close attention so you don't miss a joke. The moral is nice, too...” ―The State Journal Register

Awards


Read Alouds too Good to Miss (ageless) ―AIME 1998

Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (picture book) ―North Dakota Library Association 1997

Georgia Top 25 Reading List ―Georgia Center for the Book 2002

Buckaroo Book Award (2nd Runner Up) ―Wyoming Library Association, Wyoming State Reading Council 1999

Young Hoosier Book Award (nominee, grades K-3) ―Association for Indiana Media Educators 1999-2000

Children's Book Award (nominee) ―Florida Reading Association 1997-1998

Volunteer State Book Awards (master list, K-3) ―Tennessee Association of School Librarians 1997-1998

Colorado Children's Book Award (nominee) ―Colorado Council of the International Reading Association 1997