"The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians" by Carla Morris, Illustrated by Brad Sneed: Review & Giveaway

Hardcover: $16.95
Peachtree Publishers
ISBN: 978-1-56145-391-7

This is a cute and cheerful book about a young boy who loves books, is curious about any and everything, and who spends lots of time in the library asking questions of his favorite people - the reference librarians.  His insatiable curiosity takes him beyond the pages of books as he finds his interests in the world outside (bugs), his school activities, and life in general.  But as his exploration of life and the outside world lends itself to opening doors of wonder and question, he takes his curiosity back to the library and to the reference librarians.

In this book, we find a child who is not afraid to ask the adults for help.  We see the adults (reference librarians) every ready to assist the eager, seeking child in finding knowledge withing the scope of the books and resources they have organized so beautifully in the library.

 "They couldn't help it.  That's how librarians are."

Melvin, sees first hand that organization and order are paramount to his learning and his finding what he needs.  He seeks that the skills of his reference librarians center around keeping the library organized and ready for folks to use.

This is a good book and I recommend it because the illustrations are bright, llively, and engaging and the teaching qualities of libraries and librarians as good sources for children to have as places where they can find answers to many of their curiosities.  

However, I do find the author's premise that a child goes to the library every afternoon after school daunting.  Children need frequent access to libraries but daily "public library" visits may be a bit much.  So parents reading this picture book with their child should be ready to counter the argument of "Why can't I go by myself?" when it presents itself.

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DISCLOSURE:  The good folks at Peachtree Publishing provided a complimentary copy for me for rending my review. Opinions expressed are solely mine and I was not obligated to give a positive review.  The giveaway copy is also provided by Peachtree Publishing and will be sent directly to the winner by Peachtree.

Author: Carla Morris is a children's librarian. She lives in Utah.

You can visit Carla Morris’s website.

Illustrator:  Brad Sneed has illustrated almost twenty picture books, some of which he has also written. His titles include The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians, Mr. President Goes to School, and When Wishes Were Horses. He lives in Kansas. You can visit Brad Sneed’s website.