by Lauren Emmons (Author) Lauren Emmons (Illustrator)
A stray cat follows her love of books all the way to a new library home in this charming debut picture book that's "catnip for librarians and young book lovers alike" (School Library Journal, starred review).
Clarisse is a clever cat who loves books. She may not understand the dark, squiggly lines, but she can't get enough of the pictures. One day, she stumbles upon a magical building where people walk in empty-handed and come out with an armload of books. She has to find a way inside!
There's just one problem: NO CATS are allowed in the library! That's not going to stop clever Clarisse, though. Once she sneaks in, she stumbles upon exciting new stories and even helps a little girl practice reading aloud. But when the librarian comes looking, will Clarisse be allowed to stay?
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PreS-Gr 3--With therapy animals making a positive impact in educational spaces, especially when it comes to libraries and emerging readers, it is only natural that a book would come along that reflects the joy of reading to a pet. Clarisse, a stray cat who loves pictures in books, discovers a place that is simply overflowing with them: her local public library. Although "the keeper of the books" continuously thwarts her attempts to enter, Clarisse finally sneaks inside, finds a young reader, and together they unlock the power of sharing a story. Emmons is no doubt a library fan; from the way the space is lovingly laid out to the palette of cozy colors (oranges and soft, sage greens), readers will want to snuggle right up to the book. The keeper of the books--aka the librarian--with amusing tropes in place of glasses, bun, and cardigan, still looks like a modern-day librarian who knows just when to bend the rules for the sake of her youngest patrons. VERDICT A solid choice for story hours and marketing library programs, this is catnip for librarians and young book lovers alike.--Alexandra Quay
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