The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians

by Carla Morris

Book Overview

This humorous tale of a curious young boy and his single-minded quest for knowledge is a heartfelt and affectionate tribute to librarians everywhere.

Every day after school Melvin goes to the library. His favorite people--Marge, Betty, and Leola--are always there behind the reference desk. When something interests Melvin, his librarian friends help him find lots and lots of books on the subject.

As the years pass, Melvin can always...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561453919
• ISBN13: 9781561453917
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.0" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

The boy Who Was Raised by Librarians

I love this book! As a children's librarian for 18 years it reminded me of the honor it is to share our love of reading with children and be there for them. The story and illustrations are perfect! Every librarian knows this "child", some are boys and some are girls but the joy for the child and librarian are the same as this author's. Excellent book!

Shelfworthy

I ordered three copies for Christmas gifts and couldn't have been more pleased. The price was better than my local bookstore's and the books arrived in pristine condition. Now I can hardly wait for Christmas!

The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians

Such a heartwarming story! Cleverly written and illustrated, this book proudly proclaims the joys of the library. Though written for children, library lovers of any age will be entertained and touched as they watch Betty, Marge and Leeola "raise" Melvin, their curious and intelligent patron.

The humorously exaggerated yet playful color illustrations add the perfect touch to this warmhearted

Written by children's librarian Carla Morris, The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians is a joyful picturebook about Melvin, a young boy who grows up with three librarians as some of his most cherished friends - not only do they help him find information, but when he needs it the most, they help him find his motivation and achieve as much as he can. "In fourth grade, Melvin entered The Complete and Unabridged A-to-Z Spelling Bee. Marge suggested he read the 100th edition of 'Words to Know' every day after school. Not surprisingly, he won first place." But when Melvin grows up and goes off to college, he has to leave the library and his friends behind - forever? Or not! He keeps in touch with his librarian friends through letters, and years later, new librarian comes to work - Melvin himself! The humorously exaggerated yet playful color illustrations add the perfect touch to this warmhearted and upbeat children's story.

Absolutely adorable

Kudos to Carla Morris for capturing a librarians love of both children and knowledge! May we all have a Melvin!