Celebrating Libraries and Reading

Bored with another normal, inky evening, bats discover an open library window and fly in to enjoy the photocopier, water fountain, and especially the books and stories found there.

Beverly is thrilled to finally check out a book with her own library card, but when she accidentally keeps the book too long she worries that she'll have to pay a huge fine or go to jail.

When Book was new, it had many exciting adventures but over time, it leaves the library less and less often until, at last, it is given away and begins again.

Labeled scenes from a young giraffe's life--at home, at the market, in the park, and at the library--offer opportunities to learn new words.

George is lucky to arrive at the library just in time for story hour. But it's not easy for a little monkey to sit still too long. From selecting books to getting his very own library card, George's day at the library makes reading fun,

A voracious young reader pens a love letter to libraries and books, and powerfully expresses the need for diversity and the importance of representation in stories.

After Mama finishes their bedtime story, five little monkeys decide they want to read just one more book--or perhaps more. The more books they read the more noise they make, until Mama gets caught reading in bed, too.

A little yellow bird teaches Rocket the dog how to read by first introducing him to the "wondrous, mighty, gorgeous alphabet."

Although he sees no need for more books to read, Bear agrees to accompany Mouse to the library.

Throughout the school day, the teacher helps Llama Llama and the other children practice their letters, shows word cards, reads stories, and brings them to the library where they can all choose a favorite book. By the end of the day, Llama Llama is recognizing words and can't wait to show Mama Llama that he's becoming a reader!