The Polar Express meets The Night at the Museum in this fantastical picture-book adventure about the magic of books and libraries, perfect for book lovers of all ages!After a young boy goes to sleep upset that he's getting a book for his birthday, he's visited in the night by Patience and Fortitude, the two stone lions who guard the New York Public Library. Soon, he's magically whisked away from his cozy home in the Bronx, and the two mighty lions show him the wonder of the library. There, the inquisitive Latino boy discovers the power of books and their role not only in his own life, but also in the lives of the people he loves.Raul Colon's gorgeous, rich art creates an immersive world in this book about books, which is sure to capture the imaginations of kids and adults and inspire them to grab their library cards and dive into the worlds of stories.

 

 

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Random House USA Inc .

David Zeltser is a writer living in Santa Cruz, California. This is his first picture book. Diane Goode has illustrated more than 55 beloved and critically acclaimed picture books, including the New York Times bestseller Founding Mothers and the Caldecott Honor Book When I Was Young in the Mountains. Edie Colon is an elementary school teacher in New York state. She emigrated from Cuba at age 5. This story is based on her childhood.