Nia and the New Free Library
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
This picture book tells the story of one girl who reminds an entire town of the joy of books.
When the town's old library is destroyed by a tornado, the people are left wondering: What should they do with the space where the library used to be?
The characters in Nia and the New Free Library all want different things: the builder wants there to be a new skyscraper, the grocer wants a new parking lot, but Nia just wants a new library . . . but how can one person build a whole library?
• Explores the power of community and what a group can accomplish
• Teaches the importance of working together toward a common goal
• Reminds readers of the important role libraries play in community, and how they work
Sometimes the biggest things can start with almost nothing at all.
Ian Lendler and Mark Pett bring humor and heart to this clever twist on the classic "Stone Soup" folktale.
• This triumphant ode to the magic of sharing stories is sure to strike a chord with bibliophiles of all genres, ages, and stripes.
• Perfect for children ages 5 to 8 years old
• Great for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, teachers, and educators
• You'll love this book if you love books like Stone Soup by Marcia Brown, Delivering Your Mail by Ann Owen, and Seeds and Trees by Brandon Walden.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A brown-skinned, noodle-limbed child named Nia unites Littletown by reminding it of libraries' importance in this "Stone Soup"–inspired tale. When the Littletown Library, already old and abandoned, is carried away by a tornado, the town's residents wonder what to do with the empty lot. Nia, apparently the library's sole visitor, crafts a selection of tales from memory, calling the collection the New Free Library and offering it to residents. When her fellow citizens complain about errors, clever Nia merely hands them a pencil and paper to fix things. Lendler relays the tale in rhythmic, dialogue-heavy prose, offering allusions to classics ("What exactly is a rumpus?"). Pett illustrates in warm washes of color, with comic-style panels featuring a cast of figures of varying ages and skin tones. An entertaining narrative extolling the community-building virtues of libraries. Back matter includes an author's note. Ages 5–8.
