Leilong's Too Long!

Description

In this expressively illustrated picture book about acknowledging differences and strengths, an overeager dinosaur school bus causes problems for the city's transportation system-so the children find a place where oversize is perfect. Every morning, Leilong the school bus shuttles through the city, picking up children as he goes. But a brontosaurus longer than a tennis court and heavier than five buses causes big problems in the busy streets. The school decides he can't be the bus anymore. The children must find a way to help their long friend fit in. Bei Lynn's loose and vibrant illustrations bring to life the charming world of Leilong, where brontosauruses share the city with ordinary vehicles, and sliding out the bedroom window down the neck of the dinosaur school bus is an everyday activity. From the world of Leilong the Library Bus.

Julia Liu has worked as an editor of children's fiction and has published picture books, illustrated biographies of Einstein and Archimedes and a collection of fairy tales. Bei Lynn is an award-winning Taiwanese illustrator who has written and illustrated picture books, stories, magazines and comics.

"a fun and silly tale for dinosaur aficionados." -- School Library Journal, US "a heartfelt story about a sweet dinosaur, reminding young readers that no matter who you are, there's a place and a role for everyone in life - especially if you're kind." -- BookTrust UK "This is an original and life-affirming story that will delight and appeal to all ages." -- Just Imagine "Self-affirming." -- Swings and Roundabouts, New Zealand