Can I Bring Woolly to the Library, Ms. Reeder?

by Lois G. Grambling, Judy Love (Illustrator)

Persistent pet owners and prehistoric pedants of all ages will love this laugh-out-loud story of one kid's tireless mission to bring his biggest best friend to the most brilliant place on the public library! 

Once upon a time there was a boy who presented a well-thought out proposal for his teacher, Ms. Johnson, convincing her that bringing a pterodactyl to school would be a good idea. The boy is back, and this time he has several reasons why bringing a woolly mammoth to the library would be advantageous to the librarian, Ms. Reeder, and the library’s patrons.

Genres: Picture Books, Books About Books, Childrens, Animals, Fiction, Juvenile, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2012

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The other day my second graders said, "Mrs. Hesterman, it's been a while since you have read to us. We have been doing too many other things in the library." So I listened to my kids and shared this book with them, having never read it before myself. Oh how they loved it!! In unison, without my prompting, they would chime in together, "CAN I BRING WOOLLY TO THE LIBRARY? CAN I? PLEASE??" I delighted in watching some of them react to the characters' names in the book, Ms. Page, Mayor Pinchpenny, Mr. Penn. This would be a great book at the beginning of the year when going over library procedures, but it still was useful as a reminder even though we are 3/4 of the year done! :) Good memories created yesterday when reading this together.

[Lisa Vegan · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all, I adore the illustrations. The is wonderful detail, humor, and they’re very pleasant to view.

In a way, this is a book about how to behave properly in libraries, but as kids learn or review, they are likely to enjoy this silly and (somewhat) heartfelt story.

It’s cute, amusing, and librarians and library patrons of all ages are likely to appreciate it, particularly story time aged and slightly older kids.

This is a wonderful read aloud book and perhaps even better for independent readers given that the illustrations also have words to read.

[Laura (Laura and Literature) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another cute story! The sequel to “Can I bring my pterodactyl to school..”

Lovely artwork and kiddos aged, 7 and 8, loved this story! My daughter got a kick out of the title.. Ms. Reeder and how she works at the library.

[BlackhamBooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was super cute - fun illustrations. They reminded me a little of Sesame Street's Snuffleupagus, and I'm sure some he would have been similar to Mr. Wooly if brought into a library. This was a clever representation of all the advantages a library can offer, and what rules one should follow. Punny names ... the librarian is Ms. Reeder, the volunteer who helps with writing is Mr. Penn, Mrs. Page "being read will will help Woolly with his reading too". Mayor PinchPenny.

A bit of a twist at the end ... this is set up more as a future tense (he would...) I thought it was set up that this was all our narrator asking permission for himself to do some of these things, phrasing it in a "my friend" way ...

I am putting this in my LFL ... but if I had munchkins, I would definitely read this to them and perhaps keep it on my own bookshelf.

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Get ready to laugh out loud at the idea of a woolly mammoth marauding through a peaceful small-town library. Librarians will read about Mayor Pennypincher--who always refuses to pay his fines--with a knowing smile. Wooly turns the old skinflint upside-down and shakes the loose change from his pockets--we sure could use one of those here!

[Raymond Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this story because it gave very subtle reasons why children should go to the library and read more and why younger children should be read to.

[Pamela Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

VERY cute book about a boy who wants to bring a Woolly Mammoth to the library and tells the librarian all the reasons that would be good.

[Nichole · Rating 3 out of 5]

I guess this could be a way to teach students the library rules?

[Diego · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plot twist at the end was good.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious! A great read-aloud.

[Bridget R. Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little boy does his best to persuade the librarian to let him bring his woolly mammoth to the library.

What I thought: This book is so funny! I can't wait to use it when I have students from elementary schools visit the library. I know they'll enjoy it. The ending was perfect. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and appealing. My favorites are Woolly in bunny slippers and Woolly in the reading corner.

[Tam · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 7-year-old enjoyed this book.

Excerpt:
Can I bring Woolly to the library, Ms Reader?
Can I?
Please?!
If I bought Woolly to the library,
he could finally get a library card.
He could practice writing with Mr Penn-
you know, the new library volunteer?
Sometimes Woolly mixes up his letters
or makes them backward,
but with more practice he could print his name
on your library card application.
And you could READ it!

[carissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Will a child's woolly mammoth create havoc if he is allowed in the library?"

This is a good introduction to the library for elementary-aged children. I especially liked the scene with the mayor who didn't want to pay his fines because he claimed he renewed his books by phone the previous week, even though he hadn't.

[Karen Arendt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about visiting the library that also incorporates some rules such as letting librarians re-shelve books, being quiet and returning overdue books. While there are other books for library rules, the illustrations in this book are so colorful and detailed that students will enjoy looking at the pictures. Possibly an additional purchase.

[J.D. Holman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautifully illustrated book, carefully detailed and wonderfully realistic. The story is fun, too. While most children do not have woolly mammoths to bring to the library, they may ask why their pet cat/dog/ferret/gerbil can't come to the library. This book takes what could go wrong to a new level. Overall, it's a very lovely book.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a cute story with engaging illustrations. This is a good choice for story times to remind kids of the librart rules or for parents who take their children to the library to reinforce how they expect them to behave. Actually, it is a great introduction to the library for any elementary-aged child.

[Courtney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not only does this book feature a library and talk about all the things that happen in a library but it also involves a HUGE woolly mammoth. Mammoths don't really fit in libraries, just in our imagination. I think that this book could be used both to teach about libraries AND to help readers learn a little big about mammoths too.

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A romping,fun read-a-loud!! A great book to be shared during storytime and the illustrations delight with every turn of the page. Who wouldn't want to bring a woolly mammoth to the library especially one with fuzzy slippers, very cuddly, and who likes to listen to little kids read!

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. I had to chuckle when one patron (who happened to be the mayor) refused to pay a fine because he insisted that he'd renewed it by phone--this author knows her way around a library! Cute! Cute!

[Dee Toomey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This child's book is a cute story, but best of all is the colorful illustrations. Any child would love to be read "Can I Bring Woolly to the Library, Ms. Reader?" (Sending to my granddaughter who lives many states away.)

[Sarah A · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really fun story book and great way to explore library rules with your little ones. I will be suggesting this for the school librarian! A good fun and clear book about a boy asking to take Woolly (the mammoth) to the library and exploring how he would have fun and be useful too.

[Marfita · Rating 2 out of 5]

Elaborately illustrated examples of why someone would want to bring their mammoth to the library, but it probably wouldn't be the best idea. Melvil Dewey looks on in consternation. Fortunately, Woolly gets homesick and the problem becomes moot. Except he has a friend ...

[The Brothers · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little boys describes to the librarian how his woolly mammoth will be the epitome of good behavior, adhering to all the library rules, should she allow him to come in.

Very fun illustrations.

[ReadingWench · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, fun and silly. A great book for kindergarden or 1st grade storytimes.

AR 3.6

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like Lois Grambling and this book doesn't disapppoint. It's perfect for Kindergarten storytimes and those interested in dinosaurs. It also lends itself well to being a good read aloud choice.

[Stefani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely keeping this one on hand for class visits to the library.

Favorite page? Mayor Pinchpenny, who said he renewed his books when he didn't. Tsk tsk.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty much any picture book set in a library is going to win points with me and this one is a fun way to illustrate to kids how to follow the rules of the library in a silly way.

[Charlyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A child narrator elaborates on the assets and problems if the librarian would allow him to bring a woolly mammoth to the public library.

[Patricia N. McLaughlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful!