What happens the day a lion comes to the library? As one would expect, he causes an uproar as he pads between the bookshelves, sniffing the card index drawers, and admiring the new book collection, before taking a nap in the story corner. Miss Merriweather, the conscientious librarian asks, “Is he breaking any rules?” No, he’s not and so he is allowed to stay. But sometimes there’s a good reason to break the rules; even in the library …

Written in memory of a real-life librarian who had touched the heart of author, Michelle Knudsen, Library Lion is a warm, gentle and old-fashioned tale which reminds us of the way libraries used to be. Kevin Hawkes’ detailed and gentle illustration style gives this book a classic feel that captures the nostalgia of the story perfectly. Lovely storytime reading for 3 to 6-year-olds.

Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen, US$6.99. Amazon