Our Library by Eve Bunting
Bunting, Eve. Our Library. Illustrated by Maggie Smith. Clarion. 32p. 2008. ISBN: 9780618494583
Ages (5 and up) A storytime book that shows the authentic circumstances of libraries shutting down and how it affects its community. Told through the perspective of woodland creatures, the young animals, research how to prevent their local library from closing. They do research on fixing roofs and raising money, but when the owner on the land doesn't budge on his descision, they learn how to move the library. Here they come together to persuade Mr. Gumpy Beaver into using his property, by appealing to his representation. This book shows just how important a library is to a child. Not only does this book promote literacy at the library, but it also encourages community building.
Ages (5 and up) A storytime book that shows the authentic circumstances of libraries shutting down and how it affects its community. Told through the perspective of woodland creatures, the young animals, research how to prevent their local library from closing. They do research on fixing roofs and raising money, but when the owner on the land doesn't budge on his descision, they learn how to move the library. Here they come together to persuade Mr. Gumpy Beaver into using his property, by appealing to his representation. This book shows just how important a library is to a child. Not only does this book promote literacy at the library, but it also encourages community building.
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