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The Night Library

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Night Library
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Zeltser
By (author) Raul Colon
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:40
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 216
ISBN/Barcode 9781524717988
ClassificationsDewey:813.6
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations Full colour

Publishing Details

Publisher Random House USA Inc
Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.
Publication Date 2 April 2019
Publication Country United States

Description

The Polar Express meets The Night at the Museum in this fantastical picture-book adventure about the magic of books and libraries, perfect for book lovers of all ages! After a young boy goes to sleep upset that he's getting a book for his birthday, he's visited in the night by Patience and Fortitude, the two stone lions who guard the New York Public Library. Soon, he's magically whisked away from his cozy home in the Bronx, and the two mighty lions show him the wonder of the library. There, the inquisitive Latino boy discovers the power of books and their role not only in his own life, but also in the lives of the people he loves. Raul Colon's gorgeous, rich art creates an immersive world in this book about books, which is sure to capture the imaginations of kids and adults and inspire them to grab their library cards and dive into the worlds of stories.

Author Biography

DAVID ZELTSER emigrated with his family from the former Soviet Union at age five. After graduating from Harvard with a degree in physics, he was admitted to vet school to study wildlife medicine, but ultimately came back to his first love--storytelling. David and his friend Julia Chiapella cofounded the Santa Cruz Young Writers Program's tutoring and writing center at the Museum of Art & History. He lives in Santa Cruz, California, with his wife, Fiona; their daughter, Naomi; and their dog, Ella.

Reviews

Colon's gorgeous art paired with Zeltser's text creates a dreamy, magical world in this book about books. VERDICT Sure to inspire people of all ages to pick up a book and experience the magic that unfolds. -School Library Journal The author of Ninja Baby (2015) opts here for a pensive tone, well suited to this dream fantasy. Colon's mixed-media scratchboard-style art complements the wistful text as the characters roam from the Bronx toManhattan and into the library's grand hall and children's room. ... this should please bibliophiles of all ages. -Booklist