We love all books and we cannot lie! These stories are double favorites - books about books and books about libraries because we love both!
One of our all-time favorites to share with children is Library Lion, the story of a lion who wonders into the library. Some people at the library think the lion shouldn't be there, but since he isn't breaking any rules the librarian says, "then leave him be." We love her! If you are following the rules you are welcome at the library! The lion discovers he really likes the library, especially story time. He likes it so much he ROOOOARS in protest when it is over! Some kids do that too! Ha! You can watch the video read aloud below to hear Library Lion right now!
Children love substitution stories like this one when someone or something unlikely, like an animal or a robot or an alien, drops into regular life like it happens all the time. In this story the lion does exactly what children do. He makes mistakes until he learns the rules and he wants to keep doing what he likes. The funny parts happen when he acts how a lion would, like roaring loudly when he is disappointed that story time is over. (Tip: another very, very funny substitution story is called We don't Eat Our Classmates about a dinosaur who goes to school and has to learn the rules.)
Listed below are more book and library stories you can read right now. Just click on a book cover to open it and hear the story. We have also listed some printables and online activities you can do at home.
You can also use your IndyPL library card to check out e-books and audiobooks about books and libraries right to your device. These links will show you all the choices:
- Books and Libraries e-books and audiobooks from Axis 360 Kids
- Books and Libraries e-books and audiobooks from Overdrive Kids
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- IndyPL: Have Fun With Online Stories, Games & Activities for Kids
- Read Right Now! Berenstain Bears
- Read Right Now! Dinosaurs
- Read Right Now! Dogs
- Read Right Now! Dr. Seuss
- Read Right Now! Garfield
- Read Right Now! Pete the Cat
- Read Right Now! Superheroes
Printables, Crafts & More about Books:
Loving Books and Libraries with Mixed Media
Take your love of reading and libraries into all kinds of new formats. With classic books, games, videos, and even mundane tools like Google Maps, you can bring reading to life in all kinds of new ways. Young kids will love seeing their favorite stories told in sign. Even better, though, they'll love to tour places like the New York Public Library without needing to step away from the computer. #indyplkids IndyPL_JosephL
Margret & H.A. Rey's Curious George Visits the Library
You can never go wrong with everyone's favorite monkey! In this story George makes his usual mischief in the local library.
Library Mouse
From pirates to knights and cowboys, the books this little mouse reads makes his playtime more fun.
Just Read!
A cute and colorful anthem to bookworms everywhere full of wonderful illustrations.