Colorado Children's Book Award
2009 · Picture Book · Nominee
About This Book
"A reminder that sometimes, there is a good reason to break the rules. . . .This winsome pairing of text and illustration is a natural for storytime." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review) (Ages 4-7) Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. And he never roars in the library, at least not anymore. But when something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how. Michelle Knudsen's disarming story, illustrated by the matchless Kevin Hawkes in an expressive timeless style, will win over even the most ardent of rule keepers.
Awards
Georgia Children's Book Award
2009 · Picture Book · Nominee
Golden Sower Award
2009 · Primary · Honor Book
Monarch Award
2009 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Nevada Young Readers' Award
2009 · Picture Book · Nominee
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
2009 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Virginia Readers Choice Award
2009 · Primary · Nominee
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award
2008 · Grades K-3 · Honor Book
Beehive Award
2008 · Picture Book · Nominee
Flicker Tale Children's Book Award
2008 · Picture Book · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2008 · Picture Book · Nominee
Volunteer State Book Award
2008 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Book Sense Book of the Year Award
2007 · Children's Illustrated · Honor Book
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2007 · Up to Seven · Recommended
Ladybug Picture Book Award
2007 · Children's Picture · Nominee
New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award
2007 · Picture Book · Winner
Irma S. & James H. Black Award
2006 · Children's Literature · Honor Book
Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007)
2006 · Silver · Winner
