Stuart At the Library

by Susan Hill

What could be more peaceful than spending an afternoon at the library? For Stuart Little, the library turns out to be anything but that after he meets Bookworm, the library’s owl. Bookworm has plans to make Stuart his next meal—unless Stuart can think fast! Inspired by the hit movie Stuart Little, this new story will have Stuart’s many fans on the edge of their seats!

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Childrens, Books About Books

64 pages, Hardcover

First published August 15, 2001

About the author

Susan Hill, graduate of Bowdoin College, resident of Portland, Ore., is the author of many children's books.

She is also published as Susan Hill Long and Frances Ann Ladd.

Librarian's Note: There is more than one author by this name.

Reviews

[Lynn Davidson]

This I Can Read book is brightly and beautifully illustrated.
Stuart Little went to the library and was startled to see an owl sitting on a perch. Being a mouse, Stuart was nervous but the librarian told him not to worry because the owl lives there because he loves books, and he usually sleeps during the library's open hours. Stuart found an interesting book to read, but he fell asleep and was locked in! When he and the owl met up again, Stuart found out something he wasn't supposed to know.
Great story, just the right length for beginning readers.

[XIS Grade 3]

I enjoyed it because the mouse can talk. (Champion)

[Mills College Library]

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[Rebekah]

Not completely what I expected but it was okay.

[Vicki]

Stuart little befriends the library owl and wants to teach him to read.

[Myrza]

Hill, S. (2001). Stuart Little: Stuart at the Library. New York: HarperCollins Publishers. Stuart Little finds himself in a library adventure that turns dangerous for him quick. After falling asleep in the library Stuart Little thinks quickly, as to get out of the dinner menu for an owl. As Stuart Little helps the owl, the book reminds young children that it is important to know how to read in life and that it’s never to late to learn.

[Anna Rothenhoefer]

Stuart Little at the Library is a great tale about two animals who create a bond over reading. I think that youngers students, like those in kindergarten or first grade would enjoy this book. As a teacher, I would choose this book as a read-aloud because the enthusiasm in the characters' dialog is key to the story. I think that younger children would enjoy this book because of the animal characters. The illustrations also help create the scene at the library.

[Lori]

When Stuart Little meets Bookworm, the library owl, it is clear that this friendship is not what either thinks it should be. Stuart wants a friend and Owl wants lunch. In the end the love of books brings the two together and they are able to become friends.

Good for readers who can read simple sentences and are able to start reading on their own. The illustrations are also great for the children to make up even more of what is going on in the story than what is written on the page.

[Amber Polo]

A beautiful example of a book about libraries, books, and reading for children. The illustrations are colorful, full of action, and sweet. Should appeal to parents, grandparents as well as children ages 4-8.

[Lesley Looper]

Pretty cute story. I like how the library has a library owl, a bit unusual, and how the mouse and the owl team up in the end.

[Nicole]

This book would be appropriate for kindergarten through third grade. It would be a great book to read aloud to students as well as an example about helping others out and loving to read.

[Patricia]

When Bookworm threatened to eat Stuart, because Stuart found out the owl's secret, it really creeped me out. Cute illustrations.

[Karen]

This sweet and beautifully illustrated book demonstrates how friendships are formed -- it does help if one party doesn't eat the other party.

[Amy]

Not bad, but could be scary for little kids.