The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians
by Carla Morris
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Read in January, 2008
Since I started working in the library, I've always loved reading books about librarians! People have so many funny ideas about librarians: that they're old, or tell people to be quiet, or they're grumpy. This book is a sweet, funny look at a little boy who loves librarians (and the library) and grows up there almost like a second home.
The librarians in this book are caring and interesting, and illustrations are wonderful! You can tell exactly what each librarian is thinking and doing jus...more
The librarians in this book are caring and interesting, and illustrations are wonderful! You can tell exactly what each librarian is thinking and doing jus...more
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Read in December, 2007
I chose this book because I am married to a librarian and wanted to find a book that portrays this profession in a positive manner. This book succeeds in doing so and is also an enjoyable story of a boy who discovers that libraries and librarians are great resources for both learning and fun. It kept my two year old engaged. The book thankfully moves beyond all the unfortunate and inaccurate stereotypes of librarians. It also uses some of the technical terminology of this occupation, making it m...more
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Read in July, 2008
I loved this book! The illustrations and conversations are so heart-warming and touching. Melvin loved the library so much, he felt like he lived there...all facts, figures and information were at his fingertips, and he grew to love the three librarians, Leeola, Betty, and Marge, who all looked forward to his visit every day after school. Throughout his school years, up until he left for college, the library was his special place. He missed it terribly when he was away, as the librarians missed ...more
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Read in April, 2008
I have longed to read this book since I first knew it was being written--and that was well over a year ago! This book was written by PCL's department head for children's and is based off of one of my co-workers. He is one of the nicest guys I know, and he really did grow up in the PCL library. I wish I had been able to buy my own copy last summer and have the author, illustrator, and inspiration each sign it. But I wasn't able to. While the library and some situations are probably fictional, the...more
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recommends it for:
librarians
Too cute! The young boy is helped throughout his school career by the librarians at his local library. Hurray librarians! I love to see the librarian as a strong figure of power--a role model--yet also nurturng!
...The bugs were retrieved, identified, classified, and cataloged within twenty minutes. "How'd you do that so fast?" asked Melvin. "That's how we are," explained Leeola. "When we see chaos...we organize and catalog," finished Marge. "It's in our nat
...The bugs were retrieved, identified, classified, and cataloged within twenty minutes. "How'd you do that so fast?" asked Melvin. "That's how we are," explained Leeola. "When we see chaos...we organize and catalog," finished Marge. "It's in our nat
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Read in June, 2007
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librarians
Call me a librarian, but I adore this book about a boy who grows up learning to ask his questions and find his dreams in the library. The illustrations are so amazing and detailed and RIGHT. That's what really bowled me over. Look at the three stereotyped librarians. Look at the recycle bin by the copier. This illustrator KNOWS. And the story is great too. Maybe non-librarians would not be crazy about this book, but I am!
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We reserved this book from the library and our copy came in today. We picked it up tonight and read it right away.
Loved it through and through. It is charming, rich and just perfect for readers that appreciate the library. The author is a children's librarian and obviously brings her experience and understanding of librarians to this book.
My favourite line: "That's how librarians are."
Loved it through and through. It is charming, rich and just perfect for readers that appreciate the library. The author is a children's librarian and obviously brings her experience and understanding of librarians to this book.
My favourite line: "That's how librarians are."
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Read in November, 2007
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Librarians, parents who are raising book worms
This book is so cute. I love the depiction of librarians that exude enthusiasm and warmth. It combats the stereotypical image of librarians as mean shushers and does justice to the thousands of children's librarians who love promotig the joy of reading. The book teaches that the library is a place to find answers and captures what it is to love books. A fantastic message for children!
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Read in March, 2008
Written by and dedicated to children's librarians the world over. This charming story, based on real events, depicts a young boy who's thirst for knowledge brings him to the public library. His daily visits become routine, and he is nearly adopted by a trio of caring librarians. I suspect nearly all children's librarians have already read this, and if they haven't its probably time.
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Read in July, 2008
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Librarians
Young boy comes to the library with lots of questions. The librarians help him he grows up they grow older and he continues to visit and question the librarians. Until one day when a small boy comes in with a familiar question...
I love this book! All librarians need to read this.
I love this book! All librarians need to read this.
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I thought this book was so cute. Reminds me of when I went to the library in elementary school to do a report on Diana Ross and the two ladies behind the counter jumped into an instant outburst of "Stop in the name of love!..." actions and all.
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Really cute picture book...you will LOVE it if you are a librarian. My sister said she liked it but wondered where his parents were the whole time! (He spends all his time at the library with the librarians...) Nonetheless, sweet book.
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Ok. I am biased. I am a librarian. All I can say is that this book made me feel warm and fuzzy. And I am not generally one who goes for warm and fuzzy. But oh man, I want to head right to my childhood library and hug the librarian.
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This a wonderful story not just for librarians but anyone who grew up loving the library. I loved the library because I was curious and wanted to know every thing about every thing...I understand the boy in this story!
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Read in July, 2008
it made me teary-eyed, i'm such a sucker. boy grows up with three librarians helping him through school projects, etc. and in the end, he joins them as a librarian and another boy comes in for help. repeat.
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This is a great story. It has fun humor and is heartwarming and delightful. The illustrations are wonderful. Brad Sneed, the illustrator does a fantastic job of aging the major characters as well.
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Beautiful books. Amazing story. Carla Morris is the librarian at the Provo City Library and I wondered after reading this, if this was a real boy, or a composite of several children. Wonderful!
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Awesome Story! I would really like to give this book 6 Stars. I'm going to buy this book for my niece. The illustrations were so cute. It reminded me about the local librarian that I grew up with.
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My little brother gave me a copy
recommends it for: Everyone!
recommends it for: Everyone!
I was so pleased to see this book on a friends list. It is a book inspired by my little brother, written by a librarian that he worked with at the Provo City Library!!
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Read in May, 2007
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everyone!
Yay for librarians everywhere. This was a great book, and I think nerdy people like me are probably over excited about it. But after all, I WAS raised by a librarian!
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