Special Edition: Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen and Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes & All New Poster on reverse side of jacket!!

 Special Edition: Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

Publisher:  Candlewick Press 
First Edition Published:  July 25th, 2006
Format Read:  Hardcover
Number of pages:   48 pages
Source: Publisher in exchange for an honest review

Opening Lines: "One day, a lion came to the library."

Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules. No running, and only quiet voices. But when a lion walks into the library, no one is quite sure what to do. There aren't any rules for lions in the library.  At first, it seems the lion is well suited for visiting story time.  But following a misunderstanding, he stops visiting all together.  Yet when something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how. 

This twentieth-anniversary edition of Library Lion is a must for any library.  I love that the publisher is celebrating beloved books and creators with these special editions.  The messaging is lovely too.  Sometimes rules can be bent when there's a truly good reason to.  Kevin Hawkes acrylic and pencil illustrations are gorgeous, and the special edition includes a poster featuring brand-new art on the reverse of the jacket.  A perfect story-time treasure for library lovers and anyone who adores classic books.