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Where Is Our Library?
A Story of Patience and Fortitude
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This playful and poetic picture book is especially delightful for young readers who love libraries and the magic of stories. It is well suited for children in early primary years and for families seeking a warm tale about curiosity, reading, and adventure in an iconic setting.
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See moreA companion to Lost in the Library and our second picture book in partnership with the New York Public Library, this book follows Patience and Fortitude on a journey around New York City.
A companion to Lost in the Library and our second picture book in partnership with the New York Public Library, this book follows Patience and Fortitude on a journey around New York City.
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Curious Patience and steadfast Fortitude wait every morning to greet visitors of the New York Public Library—and sneak away every night to read in the Children's Center.
But one night, Patience and Fortitude find the Children's Center empty! The two lions set out into the city to locate their missing books and encounter some literary landmarks along the way.
Josh Funk's clever rhymes and Stevie Lewis's vibrant art take young readers into the heart of New York City in this latest adventure, perfect for fans of the classic Library Lion.
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ISBN: 9781250241405
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 27 October 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Stevie Lewis
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 264.0mm
Height: 265.0mm
Weight: 490g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Josh Funk is the author of several books, including Lost in the Library, Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast, It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk, and How to Code a Sandcastle. joshfunkbooks.com Stevie Lewis illustrates children's books, including Lost in the Library, Sun! One in a Billion, and Moon! Earth's Best Friend. She lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. chocosweete.com
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