A Look at Books

(From our February 2025 Issue)

Rachel Martin
Pikes Peak Library District

February is National Library Lover's Month! Celebrate the month dedicated to the love of institutions devoted to reading and loving books. Here are a few of our newest selections to celebrate the Library!

A Love Letter to My Library Image A Love Letter to My Library by Lisa Katzenberger is just that! The story walks through how children use the library and what the library has to offer. There may be something in there that you and your family do at the library. Discover what makes the library unique with mixed media illustrations and short phrases stating, "Thank you, library..." For ages 4 - 8.

All the Books Image Piper Waterstone is a chipmunk who loves her books! When a friendly librarian presents Piper with a magical card, her world opens to the joy of sharing, checking out, and reading all the books. All the Books by Hayley Rocco and John Rocco incorporate lavish illustrations and remind all readers just how special it is to have all the books available to everyone. For ages 4 - 8.

Lost in the Library Image Friends Wolfy, Franky, and Vampyra make up the Junior Monster Scouts. The trio make their way to the castle library in Lost in the Library by Joe McGee, where they find a secret door that leads them to meet an unexpected friend, a banshee who has lost her voice. The trio put their heads together to figure out how to reunite the banshee with her voice. Striking cartoon illustrations complete the story and keep readers engaged. For ages 5 - 7.

Behind My Doors Image Welcome to the oldest library in the world. Behind My Doors by Hena Khan opens readers to the magic of the Al-Qarawiyyin Library in Morocco. Written from the library's perspective, the book gives a brief history of its life and the treasures it holds inside. Bright illustrations create a majestic setting and tie the story together. For ages 5 - 10.

For those of you who know Luigi Lemoncello, you know he is an eccentric game maker. In Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel by Chris Grabenstein, you can experience the joy of Mr. Lemoncello's library as Kyle and the other kids solve puzzles to exit! Full-color graphics bring the story into another realm for readers. For ages 8 - 12.

Library Girl Image Essie grew up in the public library, raised by four librarians who found her abandoned as a baby in the children’s department. She has always been content living surrounded by many books to read. After Essie turns 11, she craves freedom and companionship. Essie meets G.E. at the mall, a mysterious boy who looks so much like her that she cannot help but think they may be twins. As Essie gets to know G.E., she learns that not everything is as straightforward as it seems in the books she has read. Follow Essie's fascinating story in Library Girl by Polly Horvath. For ages 9 - 12.

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