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A Starlit Trip to the Library
Sail to the library under the stars in this twinkling sequel to How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read!
One warm summer evening, Julia is camping out in the forest with her friends, Scotty the squirrel, Abigail the groundhog, and Frieda the skunk. Everyone gathers together for the night’s most eagerly awaited event: storytime by the campfire. But when Julia digs through her bag, she discovers . . . that she has forgotten to bring her book!
Will Julia and her friends have to go to bed without a story? Find out what happens when Bertrand, the bear who loves to read, helps in navigating to the library.
One warm summer evening, Julia is camping out in the forest with her friends, Scotty the squirrel, Abigail the groundhog, and Frieda the skunk. Everyone gathers together for the night’s most eagerly awaited event: storytime by the campfire. But when Julia digs through her bag, she discovers . . . that she has forgotten to bring her book!
Will Julia and her friends have to go to bed without a story? Find out what happens when Bertrand, the bear who loves to read, helps in navigating to the library.
44 pages, Hardcover
Published September 6, 2022
69 people want to read
About the author
Andrew Katz
5 books28 followersAndrew Katz is a bilingual children's author based in Montreal. His first picture book, co-written with Juliana Léveillé-Trudel and illustrated by Gemini Award-winning illustrator Joseph Sherman, was How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read, published simultaneously in French as Comment attraper un ours qui aime lire (2018). The debut was nominated for the 2020 Forest of Reading's Prix Peuplier. His second picture book, I Just Want To Be Super!, was also published in both English and French (Je suis Super Nino!) in 2020 and won the Independent Press Distinguished Favorites award.
Andrew's next picture book, the second book in the Julia and Bertrand series, was A Starlit Trip to the Library, or in French, Voyage de nuit à la bibli (September 2022). The book includes an original song written and composed by Andrew and performed by Taes Leavitt, aka “Boots”, from the two-time JUNO Award-winning children’s music duo SPLASH’N BOOTS. (The song can be found online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c7rr... or or Spotify or iTunes by searching for the book title.)
Andrew has two upcoming picture books: an ecological fable titled Jackie's Drawing (in French, Le dessin de Charlie), out in May 2025, and the third book in the Julia and Bertrand series, Little Hearts in the Snow (in French, Petits coeurs sur la neige), set for release in October 2025.
When he isn't writing stories, Andrew teaches Children’s Literature and Creative Writing at Dawson College in Montreal. In 2013 he won his school’s Director General’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
Andrew's next picture book, the second book in the Julia and Bertrand series, was A Starlit Trip to the Library, or in French, Voyage de nuit à la bibli (September 2022). The book includes an original song written and composed by Andrew and performed by Taes Leavitt, aka “Boots”, from the two-time JUNO Award-winning children’s music duo SPLASH’N BOOTS. (The song can be found online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c7rr... or or Spotify or iTunes by searching for the book title.)
Andrew has two upcoming picture books: an ecological fable titled Jackie's Drawing (in French, Le dessin de Charlie), out in May 2025, and the third book in the Julia and Bertrand series, Little Hearts in the Snow (in French, Petits coeurs sur la neige), set for release in October 2025.
When he isn't writing stories, Andrew teaches Children’s Literature and Creative Writing at Dawson College in Montreal. In 2013 he won his school’s Director General’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
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May 13, 2022
A cute story, a sweet girl, plenty of animals, lots of adventure and a special library – all ingredients for a perfect children’s picture book!
Julia is camping out with her forest friends. As the stars begin to twinkle, it is time for the most anticipated event – Storytelling by the firelight. Unfortunately, Julia discovers that she has forgotten her book at home. Just in time, Bertrand Bear comes sailing down the river, and together, Julia and the animals embark on an informative and a fun adventure, that includes learning about the constellations, saving one of the animals’ flower crown, and of course, a trip to the library with the coolest night librarian!
I was surprised to see how much the authors have been able to pack within this little picture book. While it is of the standard length, there is so much of action and adventure. Plus, there is some information about constellations, which adds to the educational factor.
This is a sequel to “How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read”. The characters thus show a great familiarity with each other. Of course, this doesn’t make any difference to the understanding of the story – it works perfectly as a standalone. But boy, would I love to get my hands on the first book!
There are a couple of difficult words such as ‘scintillating’ and ‘scavenging’. But I suppose these can be explained to little readers as this is meant to be a bedtime readaloud book. There are about 4-6 sentences per page and the text takes only a fourth or a fifth of each page. The rest has the illustrations. So there is plenty for kids to look at while their accompanying adult narrates the story to them. The illustrations deserve 10 stars. My digital version was such a delight, with full-coloured pages and vibrant artwork. The physical copy must be a treat for little eyes!
Recommended for little ones who want to embark on a magical adventure before bedtime. The book will suit ages 3-7.
4.5 stars.
My thanks to Chouette Publishing, CrackBoom! Books and NetGalley for the DRC of “A Starlit Trip to the Library”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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Julia is camping out with her forest friends. As the stars begin to twinkle, it is time for the most anticipated event – Storytelling by the firelight. Unfortunately, Julia discovers that she has forgotten her book at home. Just in time, Bertrand Bear comes sailing down the river, and together, Julia and the animals embark on an informative and a fun adventure, that includes learning about the constellations, saving one of the animals’ flower crown, and of course, a trip to the library with the coolest night librarian!
I was surprised to see how much the authors have been able to pack within this little picture book. While it is of the standard length, there is so much of action and adventure. Plus, there is some information about constellations, which adds to the educational factor.
This is a sequel to “How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read”. The characters thus show a great familiarity with each other. Of course, this doesn’t make any difference to the understanding of the story – it works perfectly as a standalone. But boy, would I love to get my hands on the first book!
There are a couple of difficult words such as ‘scintillating’ and ‘scavenging’. But I suppose these can be explained to little readers as this is meant to be a bedtime readaloud book. There are about 4-6 sentences per page and the text takes only a fourth or a fifth of each page. The rest has the illustrations. So there is plenty for kids to look at while their accompanying adult narrates the story to them. The illustrations deserve 10 stars. My digital version was such a delight, with full-coloured pages and vibrant artwork. The physical copy must be a treat for little eyes!
Recommended for little ones who want to embark on a magical adventure before bedtime. The book will suit ages 3-7.
4.5 stars.
My thanks to Chouette Publishing, CrackBoom! Books and NetGalley for the DRC of “A Starlit Trip to the Library”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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June 7, 2022
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
A starlit trip to the library is a cute story about a little girl who goes camping with her woodland friends only to discover she's left her book at home. Unable to sleep without a bedtime story the group go on a nighttime excursion to the library. They come away with a book that fits all their needs and wants in a story and the girl reads it perfectly to all her friends. I loved some of the humour in this book and would live to share this with children I work with! The illustrations are great and humorous too!
A starlit trip to the library is a cute story about a little girl who goes camping with her woodland friends only to discover she's left her book at home. Unable to sleep without a bedtime story the group go on a nighttime excursion to the library. They come away with a book that fits all their needs and wants in a story and the girl reads it perfectly to all her friends. I loved some of the humour in this book and would live to share this with children I work with! The illustrations are great and humorous too!
July 29, 2022
4.5 stars
What a lovely book! A cute story containing two of my favourite things: books and animals - I just had to read it when I saw it on NetGalley.
I liked the friendship between the characters, the way Bertrand talked and at the end of the book the children can learn about star constellations and star-guided navigation.
The illustrations are really beautiful: so colourful and detailed - absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book.
What a lovely book! A cute story containing two of my favourite things: books and animals - I just had to read it when I saw it on NetGalley.
I liked the friendship between the characters, the way Bertrand talked and at the end of the book the children can learn about star constellations and star-guided navigation.
The illustrations are really beautiful: so colourful and detailed - absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book.
September 17, 2022
Thank you NetGalley and Chouette Publishing CrackBoom! Books for accepting my request to read and review A Starlit Trip to the Library.
Author: Andrew Katz & Juliana Leveille-Trudel
Published: 10/18/22
Genre: Children's Fiction
Beautifully done from the cover to the last page. This is a short, incredibly illustrated story where the characters are seeking a bedtime story book. They head to the library where they find a wise old librarian.
I would recommend having this at a grandparents house, and in a babysitters arsenal, as well as a gift to a child.
I had the E-book to review and cannot speak on the quality of paper.
Author: Andrew Katz & Juliana Leveille-Trudel
Published: 10/18/22
Genre: Children's Fiction
Beautifully done from the cover to the last page. This is a short, incredibly illustrated story where the characters are seeking a bedtime story book. They head to the library where they find a wise old librarian.
I would recommend having this at a grandparents house, and in a babysitters arsenal, as well as a gift to a child.
I had the E-book to review and cannot speak on the quality of paper.
April 6, 2022
A super-special heartwarming and inspiring children's tale, this is the sequel to HOW TO CATCH A BEAR WHO LOVES TO READ. A delightful union of child, animals, bedtime stories-'and a "Night Library!" A warm, inspiring, and very joyful tale!
September 11, 2022
3.5⭐
Stunning! Believe me when I say this is one of the most beautifully illustrated books I've ever seen. The artwork is brimming with life and I loved admiring the night sky so much. Overall, it's a fun read about embarking on a trip to the library even if I didn't find the story particularly engaging. It's also a beautiful ode to libraries that will appeal to kids.
Thank you to Chouette Publishing and Netgalley for an ARC of this book.
Stunning! Believe me when I say this is one of the most beautifully illustrated books I've ever seen. The artwork is brimming with life and I loved admiring the night sky so much. Overall, it's a fun read about embarking on a trip to the library even if I didn't find the story particularly engaging. It's also a beautiful ode to libraries that will appeal to kids.
Thank you to Chouette Publishing and Netgalley for an ARC of this book.
April 10, 2022
4.5 Stars
Julia and her friends (cute little animals) are camping in the forest. They ask her to read a bedtime story, and Julia discovers that she doesn’t have a book with her.
Luckily, another friend, Bertrand, the sailor bear, comes by and asks Julia to join him. He is on his way to the library! The group sails through the forest using stars as a guide and reaches the majestic library where Olga, the owl, is a librarian. Do Julia and her friends find the book they want?
This is a super cute story with fabulous illustrations. It’s a sequel but that wasn’t a problem. The story works as a standalone. There’s an explanation about the constellations at the end followed by the lyrics to Julia’s song.
My only issue with the book is that even questions are tagged as ‘said’. It would have been better to use different words to get the detail right. Complex words shouldn’t be a problem as Bertrand speaks almost like a royal and uses difficult words. If kids can understand that, they can easily understand words like asked, questioned, inquired, etc.
Overall, the story is beautiful and the illustrations are perfect for bedtime reading. They have a magical quality.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, Chouette Publishing, and CrackBoom! Books and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Julia and her friends (cute little animals) are camping in the forest. They ask her to read a bedtime story, and Julia discovers that she doesn’t have a book with her.
Luckily, another friend, Bertrand, the sailor bear, comes by and asks Julia to join him. He is on his way to the library! The group sails through the forest using stars as a guide and reaches the majestic library where Olga, the owl, is a librarian. Do Julia and her friends find the book they want?
This is a super cute story with fabulous illustrations. It’s a sequel but that wasn’t a problem. The story works as a standalone. There’s an explanation about the constellations at the end followed by the lyrics to Julia’s song.
My only issue with the book is that even questions are tagged as ‘said’. It would have been better to use different words to get the detail right. Complex words shouldn’t be a problem as Bertrand speaks almost like a royal and uses difficult words. If kids can understand that, they can easily understand words like asked, questioned, inquired, etc.
Overall, the story is beautiful and the illustrations are perfect for bedtime reading. They have a magical quality.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, Chouette Publishing, and CrackBoom! Books and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#AStarlitTriptotheLibrary #NetGalley
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December 23, 2022Loved this picture book about animals taking an evening trip to the library. Because even animals love the library.
November 7, 2022
A Starlit Trip to the Library is a sequel to How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read, which my grandkids and I enjoyed. In this book, Julia and her friends from the forest are camping out for the night. They are getting ready to settle down for the night and for Julia to read them a bedtime story, but uh oh, her book is not in her backpack. How will they able to fall asleep without a story? Then she heard a sound, it was Bertrand, sailing up on his boat. When he hears what the problem is, he invites them to go on a Starlit Trip to the Library. Along the way, he points out the stars and constellations. Of course the library is closed when they arrive, so they head to the back, to the boxes of donated books where the curator will help them find their perfect book.
This is a delightful book full of gorgeous illustrations. The themes of reading, especially bedtime stories, friendship and the stars fit together beautifully and are some of my favourites. I read this book to my grandchildren in the evening before they went home for the night and encouraged them to look for the stars on their way home. We also talked about their favourite books, of which they had many. The back of the book included pages where children can learn about star guided navigation and the constellations making this a book for various ages. Of course my youngest (only 3) loved Bertrand and just wanted me to read it again and turn the pages slowly so he could look at the pictures. This is a great books for families and libraries of all types. We also found the song that goes with the book on youtube. It is called Julia's song and we listened to it several times. This was a great reading experience for us.
This is a delightful book full of gorgeous illustrations. The themes of reading, especially bedtime stories, friendship and the stars fit together beautifully and are some of my favourites. I read this book to my grandchildren in the evening before they went home for the night and encouraged them to look for the stars on their way home. We also talked about their favourite books, of which they had many. The back of the book included pages where children can learn about star guided navigation and the constellations making this a book for various ages. Of course my youngest (only 3) loved Bertrand and just wanted me to read it again and turn the pages slowly so he could look at the pictures. This is a great books for families and libraries of all types. We also found the song that goes with the book on youtube. It is called Julia's song and we listened to it several times. This was a great reading experience for us.
November 6, 2022
Non dénué d’humour, tendre, coloré et mignon à souhait, Voyage de nuit à la bibli est un album parfait pour célébrer l’amitié et l’amour des livres, mais aussi pour initier les enfants à l’exploration du ciel et de ses constellations. Un thème délicatement évoqué et illustré en cours d’histoire, et à travers un petit dossier en fin d’ouvrage, permettant aux enfants de s’évader et de se divertir tout en apprenant. Une histoire qui plaira aussi bien aux petits lecteurs qu’aux grands qui ont envie de retrouver le charme des veillées au coin du feu partagées en bonne compagnie.
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April 26, 2022
Julia, a smart adorable little girl who loves to read books, is with her animal friends camping out in the forest underneath the stars. Her friends Scotty, the squirrel, Abigail the groundhog, and Frieda the skunk are all ready for the main event of the evening... storytime by the campfire. Julia goes to her bag to retrieve the book she chose to share and discovers she forgot to pack it. Oh my! Whatever shall they do now?
Luckily Bertrand, a kind bear who also adores books, is sailing his raft and navigating it to his favourite book-scavenging spot... the library! He kindly offers to have the group join his modest expedition. They board his raft and follow the nightly stars to their destination.
The night librarian, Olga, always leaves a generous selection of books outside behind the library for those who cannot acquire library cards. A book paradise awaits the motley crew and they dive into the boxes filled to overflowing with excellent books. Finally they secure the perfect book for their bedtime story. Bertrand and his crew board his raft once again and they sail homeward. While afloat Julia opens up the much anticipated book and reads aloud as the friends gather close together to see each picture and drink in the accompanied story.
This tale will inspire a sense of wonder in its readers. It celebrates courage, friendship and the love of books. The illustrations are truly gorgeous. They are detailed, colourful and give you a sense that you are right there with the group participating in their exciting book adventure. I love the story and highly recommend it!
Luckily Bertrand, a kind bear who also adores books, is sailing his raft and navigating it to his favourite book-scavenging spot... the library! He kindly offers to have the group join his modest expedition. They board his raft and follow the nightly stars to their destination.
The night librarian, Olga, always leaves a generous selection of books outside behind the library for those who cannot acquire library cards. A book paradise awaits the motley crew and they dive into the boxes filled to overflowing with excellent books. Finally they secure the perfect book for their bedtime story. Bertrand and his crew board his raft once again and they sail homeward. While afloat Julia opens up the much anticipated book and reads aloud as the friends gather close together to see each picture and drink in the accompanied story.
This tale will inspire a sense of wonder in its readers. It celebrates courage, friendship and the love of books. The illustrations are truly gorgeous. They are detailed, colourful and give you a sense that you are right there with the group participating in their exciting book adventure. I love the story and highly recommend it!
April 8, 2022
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𝑨 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒕 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒑 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚
By Andrew Kats, Juliana Léveillé-Trudel
Illustrated by Joseph Sherman
Children’s Picture Book
44 Pages
Sʜ��ᴿᴛ Sʏɴᴏᴘsɪs
Julia is camping with her forest friends, who are excited to hear a bedtime story. When she realizes she forgot a book, another animal friend takes them to the night library.
Mʸ Tᴴᴼᵁᴳᴴᵀs
A Starlit Trip to the Library is a fun book. The illustrations are delightful, with all the cute little forest critters having a fun night in the forest. The colors are calming as well as eye-appealing.
A couple of my favorite things are animals and books. A Starlit Trip to the Library combinesbith. The animals wanting a bedtime story is adorable. The idea of an outside librarian providing books is a happy thought.
If I had grandchildren, I’d read this to them for sure.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher, for providing this ebook for me to read and review.
𝑨 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒕 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒑 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚
By Andrew Kats, Juliana Léveillé-Trudel
Illustrated by Joseph Sherman
Children’s Picture Book
44 Pages
Sʜ��ᴿᴛ Sʏɴᴏᴘsɪs
Julia is camping with her forest friends, who are excited to hear a bedtime story. When she realizes she forgot a book, another animal friend takes them to the night library.
Mʸ Tᴴᴼᵁᴳᴴᵀs
A Starlit Trip to the Library is a fun book. The illustrations are delightful, with all the cute little forest critters having a fun night in the forest. The colors are calming as well as eye-appealing.
A couple of my favorite things are animals and books. A Starlit Trip to the Library combinesbith. The animals wanting a bedtime story is adorable. The idea of an outside librarian providing books is a happy thought.
If I had grandchildren, I’d read this to them for sure.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher, for providing this ebook for me to read and review.
September 14, 2022
This is a sweet story about a girl camping with her animal friends. They love when she reads them bedtime stories but she forgot her book. Luckily Bertrand the bear comes to take them to the library to pick up new ones and they have an adventure on the way and get to stargaze. I loved the message of figuring out the constellations and making it an adventure to go get a library book. It's great to promote libraries for younger kids. I liked the message from the authors at the end about libraries too. The illustrations were beautiful.
April 7, 2022
Digital ARC provided by Netgalley
Amazing illustrations that transport the reader to a magical world with a bear and a little girl, both eager to read and friends of books. It is just the perfect bedtime story for every child.
I liked the explanation about constellation at the end of the book. Everything is so beautiful explained that it will be so easy for the kids to memorize this. I have also listened to Julia’s song on YT and followed the verse at the end of the book. Simply enchanting.
Amazing illustrations that transport the reader to a magical world with a bear and a little girl, both eager to read and friends of books. It is just the perfect bedtime story for every child.
I liked the explanation about constellation at the end of the book. Everything is so beautiful explained that it will be so easy for the kids to memorize this. I have also listened to Julia’s song on YT and followed the verse at the end of the book. Simply enchanting.
February 15, 2023
Julia loves her nightly camp-out with her animal friends, but when it comes time for a story, Julia has forgotten her book.
So, together, she and her friends, along with a friendly bear, travel by raft to the library to find one, guided by the stories and astrological animals along the way.
Cute picture book about power of books, connectivity and astrology; Fun (nearly animated feature level quality) illustrations by Joseph Sherman;
So, together, she and her friends, along with a friendly bear, travel by raft to the library to find one, guided by the stories and astrological animals along the way.
Cute picture book about power of books, connectivity and astrology; Fun (nearly animated feature level quality) illustrations by Joseph Sherman;
April 12, 2022
Julia is out camping with her friends and is ready to read a nightly bed time story without she can’t sleep, when she discovers that she forgot to pack her book. She and her friends go then on a nightly adventure to get a bedtime story. A sweet and colorful story perfect as a good night story.
Thank you to NetGalley for the book in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley for the book in exchange for an honest review.
April 8, 2022
This book is full of adorable illustrations and fun forest animals. This is the perfect bedtime story for any young children. I would recommend this book for any elementary aged library.
Thank you to Chouette Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to Chouette Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
May 2, 2022
A cute book about a trip to the library to find a story to read at night. I haven't read the first book (as this is a sequel), but it wasn't necessary! Very cute illustrations as well.
I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 24, 2022
An adorable bedtime story for all ages. The illustrations are amazing, the adventure to the library guided by stars is fun but I would have loves to see a little bit more of how the constellations guide the way. I adored this book and so did my two year old, so much so we read it a few times over!
April 7, 2022
A Starlit Trip to the Library is a wholesome book filled with beautiful illustrations. A fantastic story for all to enjoy.
Thank you netgalley for letting me read this.
Thank you netgalley for letting me read this.
December 22, 2024
Pas mal, un bon livre pour enfants. C'est l'histoire d'une petite fille qui aime les livres. 🌌
August 12, 2022
A Starlit Trip to the Library begins with our intrepid heroine Julia and her forest friends, camping in the woods. When it comes time for a bedtime story, they cannot find a book to read. Luckily their friend Bertrand comes to help save the day, and takes them on a starlit journey to the library.
This cute book with vibrant and fun illustrations makes it a perfect bedtime story for reading to little ones. Not only does it teach about constellations, but it gives an opportunity for adults to share some more advanced vocabulary items with the children they are reading to.
This is a perfect addition to any library, whether public or personal.
Thank you to NetGalley and Chouette Publishing for the free eARC for this honest and unbiased review.
This cute book with vibrant and fun illustrations makes it a perfect bedtime story for reading to little ones. Not only does it teach about constellations, but it gives an opportunity for adults to share some more advanced vocabulary items with the children they are reading to.
This is a perfect addition to any library, whether public or personal.
Thank you to NetGalley and Chouette Publishing for the free eARC for this honest and unbiased review.
August 16, 2022
For any readers who would like to learn more about the inspiration and process behind this book, as well as about the collaboration that led to the song that appears in the back matter, feel free to check out this interview with Helen Kubiw on her blog CanLit for Little Canadians:
https://canlitforlittlecanadians.blog...
Here as well is the link to the song, both to the English version and the French version:
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c7rr...
French: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iHkU...
Thanks for reading, and in the words of Olga the night librarian, safe sailing!
https://canlitforlittlecanadians.blog...
Here as well is the link to the song, both to the English version and the French version:
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c7rr...
French: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iHkU...
Thanks for reading, and in the words of Olga the night librarian, safe sailing!
August 15, 2022
The talented trio who created HOW TO CATCH A BEAR WHO LOVES TO READ are at it again with a starlit sequel. When Julia and her furry friends discover they are without a book for their nighttime campout, they join Bertrand the bear on his boat for a starlit trip to the library. They navigate by the stars, meet up with the night librarian, and select the perfect bedtime book to read aloud. Backmatter includes details about the night sky and an original song (with a link to a recorded version). 5/5 bear paws for A STARLIT TRIP TO THE LIBRARY!
October 2, 2022
When Julia settles in for a bedtime story when camping with her friends, she is aghast to discover she has forgotten her book! But soon her friend Bertram Bear saves the day and takes them on an adventure his boat down the river to the secret night library.
This is a sweet little book about stories. About the comfort of friendship and stories they can relate to. It is perfect for bedtime reading with little ones.
~Many thanks to NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~
This is a sweet little book about stories. About the comfort of friendship and stories they can relate to. It is perfect for bedtime reading with little ones.
~Many thanks to NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~
December 26, 2023
A Starlit Trip to the Library by Andrew Katz and Juliana Léveillé-Trudel was such a sweet story about Julia on a camping adventure with her animal friends. They love it when she reads them a bedtime story but she forgot her book and they end up taking a "starlit trip to the library".
I especially loved the beautiful illustrations by Joseph Sherman! I will be purchasing a copy of this book for my collection. I really enjoyed it and would love to read it to my kids!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reading copy.
I especially loved the beautiful illustrations by Joseph Sherman! I will be purchasing a copy of this book for my collection. I really enjoyed it and would love to read it to my kids!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reading copy.
March 12, 2023
Such a sweet story. A young girl, a forest of friends, and a trip to the library, what more do you need? The illustrations are colorful and bright and they just pop, right off the page. This would make an excellent bedtime story.
As Julia settles into the forest with her friends, they’re getting cozy for the night awaiting the “night’s most eagerly awaited event.” They love how Julia reads to them; she does such an excellent job. Freida, the skunk enjoys how she shows them the pictures, Abigail, the loves how softly she reads the ending and her friend Scotty Squirrel thinks she does an excellent job with all the different voices inside the books the chooses for them. Her friends eagerly wait for Julia to take tonight’s book out of her bag. But wait……there is no book inside the bag. Disappointment settles in as they realize that Julia left the book at home.
Bertrand, just so happens, to be floating down the river and is headed to the library. Julia and her friends accept Bertrand offer and join him on his journey, hoping to find a bedtime story for tonight. It’s quite an adventure for these friends as they make their way on the water until they finally arrive at the “library rising majestically in the moonlight.” What a beautiful sight. Box upon box, Julia and her friends search, looking for the perfect bedtime story. Bertrand is busy searching through the stacks also looking for his own stack of page-turners. Will they find what they are looking for before the night is over?
I adore the relationship that Julia has with her forest friends. They are so caring and considerate to one each other. They had such a great adventure. What a fun book 5 stars.
As Julia settles into the forest with her friends, they’re getting cozy for the night awaiting the “night’s most eagerly awaited event.” They love how Julia reads to them; she does such an excellent job. Freida, the skunk enjoys how she shows them the pictures, Abigail, the loves how softly she reads the ending and her friend Scotty Squirrel thinks she does an excellent job with all the different voices inside the books the chooses for them. Her friends eagerly wait for Julia to take tonight’s book out of her bag. But wait……there is no book inside the bag. Disappointment settles in as they realize that Julia left the book at home.
Bertrand, just so happens, to be floating down the river and is headed to the library. Julia and her friends accept Bertrand offer and join him on his journey, hoping to find a bedtime story for tonight. It’s quite an adventure for these friends as they make their way on the water until they finally arrive at the “library rising majestically in the moonlight.” What a beautiful sight. Box upon box, Julia and her friends search, looking for the perfect bedtime story. Bertrand is busy searching through the stacks also looking for his own stack of page-turners. Will they find what they are looking for before the night is over?
I adore the relationship that Julia has with her forest friends. They are so caring and considerate to one each other. They had such a great adventure. What a fun book 5 stars.
September 21, 2022
** “It’s the perfect place to dig for page-turners, sublime rhymes and other treasures.” **
“A Starlit Trip to the Library” by Andrew Katz and Juliana Leveille-Trudel and illustrated by Joseph Sherman is a beautiful story that will quickly become a family favorite.
Julia and her furry friends Frieda, Abigail and Scotty are having a lovely camping trip, until Julia realizes she forgot to bring a bedtime story. Luckily, her friend Betrand the Bear comes along and saves the day … with a trip to the library. He’s on his way to find some delightful books and brings along the others so they can find the perfect bedtime story.
“A Starlit Trip to the Library” celebrates the treasure that libraries are, while also instilling the value of friendship and teamwork. Filled with gorgeous illustrations, it also teaches us about using the stars to navigate if we just look to the skies.
The book also contains two resources at the end: an explanation of constellations and their use throughout history, and a song for Julia that readers can actually listen to by scanning a QR code.
Readers of all ages will absolutely delight in “A Starlit Trip to the Library,” which is due out Oct. 18.
Five stars out of five.
CrackBoom! Books provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.
“A Starlit Trip to the Library” by Andrew Katz and Juliana Leveille-Trudel and illustrated by Joseph Sherman is a beautiful story that will quickly become a family favorite.
Julia and her furry friends Frieda, Abigail and Scotty are having a lovely camping trip, until Julia realizes she forgot to bring a bedtime story. Luckily, her friend Betrand the Bear comes along and saves the day … with a trip to the library. He’s on his way to find some delightful books and brings along the others so they can find the perfect bedtime story.
“A Starlit Trip to the Library” celebrates the treasure that libraries are, while also instilling the value of friendship and teamwork. Filled with gorgeous illustrations, it also teaches us about using the stars to navigate if we just look to the skies.
The book also contains two resources at the end: an explanation of constellations and their use throughout history, and a song for Julia that readers can actually listen to by scanning a QR code.
Readers of all ages will absolutely delight in “A Starlit Trip to the Library,” which is due out Oct. 18.
Five stars out of five.
CrackBoom! Books provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.
April 6, 2022
Hmmm... Billed as a sequel, this is perfectly stand-alone – but that's the only perfect thing about it. Julia and her animal friends are having a night's camping by the river (trigger warnings – naked flames and open water, neither with adult supervision!!) which is going swimmingly until she finds she's left her books at home. Luckily, the bear she found last time comes sailing past, and invites them along for his nightly raid on the local library. One problem is that his speech is so over-blown, high-falutin' and stuffed like a thesaurus, and that leaches into the sentences around his dialogue, meaning many of the target readers will struggle. Visually, it's both superlative and mediocre – the backgrounds and direction of the images is wonderful, and splendidly coloured, but the overly cartoonish characterisations are really dumb-looking. The pair of volumes so far both want us to engage with and share books and the reading experience, but I still think both are bang average examples, that won't feel like a waste of time reading, but that won't stick in the mind for long at all.
April 14, 2022
This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of an adventure and a love of reading. Julia is a little girl enjoying a camp fire on a summer evening with her forest (animal) friends when she realizes she doesn't have a book to read them. Together they go on a boat ride, following the constellations to a library where she retrieves some books. The animals head back and enjoy reading books under the stars with Julia. The illustrations are so intriguing. With pops of colours and neat details like reflections in the water or shadows under trees, this book is one that young children will love to look at. The story is fun too and teaches a little about constellations and early explorers while reminding readers that a love of reading is a great thing to have, especially when you can share great books with great friends. As a Grade 3 teacher I could definitely see having this book in my classroom library and would recommend it to parents and teachers of children in the 4-10 age range. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful book!
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