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Library Lily. Gillian Shields (2011)

by Gillian Shields(Favorite Author)

3.63 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1862338507 (ISBN13: 9781862338500)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Gullane Children's Books

review 1: Booklist (November 1, 2011 (Vol. 108, No. 5))Preschool-Grade 1. When Lily learns to read, a whole new world opens to her. Nothing makes her happier than reading, which she does pretty much constantly. One day her mother insists she go to the park and she meets Milly—who hates to read! Outdoorsy Milly shows Lily the wonders of being outside. Then, Lily teaches Milly books are pretty great, too. When the girls grow up, they set out on fabulous adventures; once home, Lily writes them down and puts them in a book. This picture book provides a simple, appealing story in which children can see themselves in one of the two characters and also learn how to broaden their horizons. The tale might have gotten a little didactic without the wonderfully big artwork that fills the over... moresize format. A spread showing Lily obliviously reading in a crowd feels cramped, and when she’s out in the world there’s an expansiveness to the art. Great for story hours and for starting discussion among readers and nonreaders alike.Horn Book (Spring 2012)Lily loves to read and she finds the library to be an adventure. She meets Milly, a girl who hates to read and who loves to go exploring. Initially aghast, Lily realizes Milly's outdoor exploits are adventures too. Large-scale double-page spreads, warm, rich-hued, and vibrant, make this a good read-aloud for an audience of both book-lovers and the reading-averse.Kirkus Reviews (July 15, 2011)This gentle read presents a rosy-cheeked child, brand-new library card in hand, dazzled by the array of choices surrounding her on the shelves. "There were fat books, thin books, great enormous square books, old books, new books, and furry-touchy-feely books." The title's large trim size invites the listener inside the venerable building too, as do the vivid colors and whimsically shaped and decorated volumes. The protagonist earns her moniker when people notice her total absorption in the literary life. Lily is never without a book, and her tastes run the gamut from "rare lesser Amazonian" snakes to ghost stories.Her mother finally prods her to play in the park, where she meets the tree-climbing Milly, who hates reading. As their friendship develops, they come to appreciate the thrill of discovery in each other's realms. The thick, layered brushwork of the backgrounds and characters contrasts with the bits of cut-paper collage and simple shapes outlined in pencil to present a visually stimulating world-inside and outside the books.While there are no surprises here (nor cell phones, nor iPads), and not enough action to entertain rambunctious listeners, Chessa's depiction of the interplay between the stories on the pages and those enacted by the girls is both clever and heartwarming. Shields stops short of preaching, but it is "the choir" who will most appreciate the message. (Picture book. 4-7)School Library Journal (August 1, 2011)K-Gr 2-When Lily learns to read, her mother takes her to the library. From this point on, all the child wants to do is read. She reads in the morning, during the day, and at night; she reads throughout the seasons until one day her mother takes her to the park and urges her to play. There she meets Milly, who hates to read, but shares with Lily the thrill of exploring. Lily introduces her to the adventures in books, and the girls have a grand time doing things together. The simple text includes some dialogue and quotes from the books that Lily is reading and is placed attractively around the illustrations. Bright, vibrant, cartoon artwork enhances the text and evokes a cheerful feeling. The captivating images depict the girls' developing friendship and their exuberance as they discover new interests. The message demonstrates that one can enjoy both reading and exploring, especially when shared with a friend.-Margaret R. Tassia, Millersville University, PA (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
review 2: This is a sweet story that shows how two very different little girls can become great friends and introduce each other to new ideas, hobbies and activities. One little girl, Lily, was far too interested in books and never wanted to do anything else (sounds a little bit like me!) And Milly was very adventurous and loved to play outside, but she hated books. Together, however, they struck more of a balance and discovered new and fun things (and books) they never would have discovered on their own. The illustrations are bright and colorful and overall, this book was very fun to read aloud. We really enjoyed reading it together. less

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