In this picture book love letter to public libraries, 6-year-old Orson learns to navigate his big feelings by sharing his love of reading with newfound friends at his local branch.
When Orson visits his local library, he likes to sit and read quietly by himself. However, not everyone is on the same page. One day, when the library is buzzing with activities, Orson decides he’s had enough! But as he cools off after an emotional outburst, Orson begins to understand how much the library and its sometimes not-so-quiet community have to offer . . . and decides to turn things around.
Here’s a picture book about sharing a passion for books with friends, learning to cope with big feelings, and the joys of libraries.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-1662602085 Ages 4-8
Keywords: libraries, reading, big feelings, understanding yourself, understanding your feelings, friends, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, Social Emotional Learning
Editor's note: Well, I hope someone out there is going to write a book about how it's okay to want to sit quietly and not join in community activities. Extraverts seem to think they are the ones doing it right. Introverts aren't doing it wrong - they process the world inside themselves. Introverts don't need to say everything out loud like Extraverts do to make sense of the world for themselves. It's just two different ways of processing the world. I think Orson has every right to want to sit quietly and read his book. He needs quiet so he can focus inside himself without being distracted. Respect for all.
