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Library Lily
Lily loves to read. She is fascinated by the stories in her books, and reads wherever she goes?through summer, autumn, winter, and spring. But one day, Lily meets a girl who hates reading. Milly invites Lily to have adventures of her own?outside the pages of a book. Together the two friends help each other discover the joy of both backyards and books?and find on the way th...more
Hardcover, 26 pages
Published
June 8th 2011
by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
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Lily reminds me of myself at that age--always with my nose in a book. Lily thinks that "going to the library was like going on an adventure," and that's just how I felt. While I wasn't allowed to read at the table, and I never read while brushing my teeth, like Lily does, I did read as much as I could. However, what this story emphasizes is not so much the importance of reading as the importance of keeping a balance between reading, exercise, and socialization, which Lily finds when she meets Mi...more
In this tribute to literacy, friendship, and shared hobbies, bibliophile Lily loves to read, and that's how she passes her days--reading, always reading. When her mother encourages Lily to play while they are in the park, she reads the signs along the path and meets a new friend named Milly. Milly is an active girl who loves climbing in trees and doesn't like to read. But over time, both come to share their worlds of adventure, exploring the world first-hand and through the books that Milly come...more
This is a sweet story that shows how two very different little girls can become great friends and introduce each other to new ideas, hobbies and activities. One little girl, Lily, was far too interested in books and never wanted to do anything else (sounds a little bit like me!) And Milly was very adventurous and loved to play outside, but she hated books. Together, however, they struck more of a balance and discovered new and fun things (and books) they never would have discovered on their own....more
I am a narcissistic librarian; if you publish a book about libraries and/or reading, I will probably buy it. And I'm not the only one out there. Bias aside, this book is incredibly charming.
Lily loves to read, but when mom makes her stop to play, she realizes it's fun to explore in the real world too. Alternatively, her new friend Milly learns that books are adventures too! A wonderful story to introduce balancing reading and real-world fun. One of my favorite spreads is when the two girls are u...more
Lily loves to read, but when mom makes her stop to play, she realizes it's fun to explore in the real world too. Alternatively, her new friend Milly learns that books are adventures too! A wonderful story to introduce balancing reading and real-world fun. One of my favorite spreads is when the two girls are u...more
Lily is a little girl who loves to read, and when her mom got her a library card, she could not stop reading. She would read at night under her blankets, in the morning while brushing her teeth, and when her mother was even talking to her! She read through all the seasons, and when summertime came, she would rather read than play at the park. Until one day at the playground, she met a little girl named Milly, who did not like to read at all and thought it was so boring! The girls instantly becam...more
"When Lily learned to read, her mom was very pleased. She took Lily to the library and got her a library card... The trouble was, once Lily started to read, she couldn't stop."
I love reading children's books about libraries. But I didn't like this one. I was ready to sympathize with the title character, a little girl who reads under the blankets at night, while brushing her teeth, while eating dinner. In fact, when her mother speaks to her she just doesn't hear because she's so intent on her rea...more
I love reading children's books about libraries. But I didn't like this one. I was ready to sympathize with the title character, a little girl who reads under the blankets at night, while brushing her teeth, while eating dinner. In fact, when her mother speaks to her she just doesn't hear because she's so intent on her rea...more
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Lily adores reading and spends her days happily curled up with her books. She doesn't see this as a problem, but her mother implies that she needs other interests. At the park, she meets another girl named Milly, who hates to read, but loves exploring. The girls form a friendship and share each other's passions-- going on adventures both in and out of books. I liked the literacy and reading community message here, but it bothered me that any parent would find fault in a child who loves to read a...more
Lily loves to read. Milly does not like to read at all. Lily does not like to do anything except read. Milly loves to explore outside. The two girls become friends and gradually grow to love the things their friends love, too.
Big colorful pictures. For every big reader and for every person who says they do not like to read.
“Lily read and read and read.
‘There goes Library Lily,’ people began to say. ‘Always has her head in a book.’”
Big colorful pictures. For every big reader and for every person who says they do not like to read.
“Lily read and read and read.
‘There goes Library Lily,’ people began to say. ‘Always has her head in a book.’”
Library Lily loves to read, so much so that she's missing the interesting world around her. She meets Milly in a park and discovers that while Milly hates to read, she knows all about having adventures. The two girls form a sweet friendship and introduce one another to a new side of life. A fun book that manages to promote a love of reading without being preachy. Recommended for K - grade 2.
Lily, who loves to read, finds out why it is important to read AND to have fun and adventures. Her nose always stuck in a book, Library Lily, serendipiously meets Milly who hates books. (Can you imagine?) Together they find a happy balance to all of life's written and spoken adventures both real and imaginary.
Colorful illustrations are imaginative and boldly colorful.
Colorful illustrations are imaginative and boldly colorful.
I read this two seconds after Can I Bring Woolly to the Library, Ms. Reeder? and I liked it much better. To me the former is an attempt to update Eric A. Kimmel's wonderful I Took My Frog to the Library and it just didn't work for me. Library Lily is sweet, but a bit too predictable and pat. I did, however love the illustrations and can see using it for story time.
Lily is called "library Lily" because, once she learned to read, she always had her head in a book. The she meets Milly at the park. Milly loves adventure, but she hates reading. Each girl introduces the other to her favorite pastime and soon both girls are together seeking both real adventure in the world and adventure found is books.
I expected this story to be about a little girl’s love for books, as the title suggests. And it is. But it is also about a new friend who teaches her the power of imagination and exploration outside of the pages of the book. It’s a nice little twist to the typical “books are great” story, and the ending, in particular, made me smile.
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Lily is such an adorable little character in this story who loves to read and go to the library, which I thought was a very encouraging message to children! I thought that the story line could've been a little more vibrant, but overall it was a cute little story that small children would enjoy.
Lily is such an adorable little character in this story who loves to read and go to the library, which I thought was a very encouraging message to children! I thought that the story line could've been a little more vibrant, but overall it was a cute little story that small children would enjoy.
Lily loves to read, but never does anything else. One day her mom takes her to the park, so she reads the signs and finds nothing else to do. Milly, a girl in the park, asks her if she wants to climb a tree. Milly hates to read, but Lily teachers her to love reading while Milly teaches Lily to love other things.
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I enjoyed the premise behind this book and the colorful illustrations, but there was something missing that I can't quite put my finger on. Maybe it's because I choose to find all of my adventures within the pages of books. (Apparently, that's a bad thing.)
Good for those students who feel lonely and prefer to read, and read.
Story about a girl who loves to read. She meets another girl who loves adventures. Together, both learn how to appreciate life in both worlds (books and adventures).
Story about a girl who loves to read. She meets another girl who loves adventures. Together, both learn how to appreciate life in both worlds (books and adventures).
meh.
In general I love a book about libraries, reading, books, etc but this one was pretty bland and so was the artwork. I doubt kids will ever pick it as a fave; none of 'em have requested it for a re-read and honestly I'm relieved lol.
In general I love a book about libraries, reading, books, etc but this one was pretty bland and so was the artwork. I doubt kids will ever pick it as a fave; none of 'em have requested it for a re-read and honestly I'm relieved lol.
This book is a little bit too cheesy for me, and Millie’s transformation from reluctant to avid reader didn’t really ring true. This is the kind of book that very much preaches to the converted. Kids who are already big readers will love it, as will teachers, librarians, and bibliophile parents. The style of illustration is neat, with lots of different shapes and collages of different materials, but the pictures don’t reflect very much diversity. There are some pages depicting library users that...more
From the day her mother introduces her to the library, Lily wants to spend all of her time reading until she meets Milly, who hates reading but loves adventure.
This is a cute story about Lily whose problem is that she wants to read all the time (so not a problem!) When a friend complains that reading is boring, Lily takes the challenge and gets her hooked.
A gorgeous picture book that has it all: books, friendship and adventure. The bright illustrations carry the charming story right into your heart.
Books are wonderful, and so are best friends and real-life adventures. This is a lovely "love reading" book.
Sometimes others being out the best in you. Lily and Milly brought out the best in each other.
PB41. I loved this book! A great book for children who have yet to find their passion for reading.
Sweet story about discovering books and friends, and how fun both can be...
Adorable picture book of a little girl who loves to read!
This is for all those bookworms out there.
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Cute little book about love of reading, libraries.
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Gillian Shields was born and brought up in Yorkshire, in the north of England. As she grew up, she had two passions:books and theater. Gillian’s love of books led her to read English at St. Catharine's College, Cambridge. After university she studied acting in London. She then taught in a drama school, the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, for several years, becoming Vice Principal. She recently...more
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