![]() They must travel from California to Iowa to pick fruit. Tomas, and his family are migrant workers. Tomás and the Library Lady by Pat Mora, illustrated by Raul Colón The simple drawings, with a mix of bright colors, filled with details of war and Middle Eastern culture, brings this dramatic and heroic story to life. The books are safe and Alia can only wait and dream of a new library where once again the people of Basra can come to read, learn and share ideas. She moves over 30,000 books to a neighboring restaurant just in time before the library bursts into flames. ![]() This is a great picture book about a librarian who saves books from the library of Basra from destruction during the war in Iraq. The Librarian of Basra: A True Story From Iraq by Jeanette Winter A multicultural book perfect for third culture kids who love books. This book includes libraries in 13 different countries. In this fascinating picture book filled with photos, maps and fun facts, we learn about the many different ways that books are housed and shared around the world. My Librarian Is a Camel: How Books Are Brought to Children Around the Worldby Margriet Ruurs This preschool picture book featuring an African-American girl, is filled with bright and colorful illustrations and is a great way to instill the love of books and reading in your child Tuesday is the day Lola and her mother visit the library. Lola at the Library by Anna McQuinn, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw But there are rules in libraries and when the lion breaks a rule, he knows he will not be allowed to return, or will he? A New York Times bestseller, this gentle, cozy tale, with warm, and evocative illustrations is sure to become a favorite. Inspired by the lion statues at the New York Public Library, Library Lion tells the tale of a real life lion who wanders into the public library one day, and nestles himself into the life and hearts of the children and even the staff. Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes The first one, Library Lion, was inspired by the New York Public Library lions: Today, as a tribute to libraries and librarians everywhere, I want to share with you some books about libraries. Many of you have told me that one of the things you miss the most about living in the US is your local library, and your weekly trips there to stock up on books. It was recently named one of 27 most fascinating libraries in the world. People tended to love it - or to hate it. The Mexican Modernist enchilada-red building features multiple angular geometric shapes, plazas, water fountains and playful architectural details. The San Antonio Central Public library is so different from the one in New York. We also recently visited San Antonio (a 3 hour drive from our new home in Waco, TX). I love to visit libraries when I am on a trip. The children’s department also features the lions, made entirely out of legos, as well as the original stuffed animals that inspired the Winnie-The-Pooh stories. The Rose Reading room with its vaulted ceiling and rich decorations, paintings and murals is nearly the length of a football field. The New York Public Library itself is worth a visit, if you are in New York. Later, during the 1930s, the mayor changed their names to Patience and Fortitude, qualities he felt New Yorkers would need to survive the economic depression. They were first nicknamed Lady Astor and Leo Lenox, after The New York Public Library founders John Jacob Astor and James Lenox. Edward Clark Potter’s lions have stood proudly at the entrance of the New York Public Library since it’s opening in 1911. I was thrilled to finally meet the famous lion sculptures. The highlight of our trip was a stop at the New York Public Library.
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