Skip to Main Content (Press Enter)
The Little Library by Margaret McNamara
Add The Little Library to bookshelf
Add to Bookshelf

Look Inside

The Little Library

By Margaret McNamara
Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

By Margaret McNamara
Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

By Margaret McNamara
Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

By Margaret McNamara
Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

By Margaret McNamara
Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

By Margaret McNamara
Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

Best Seller

Part of Mr. Tiffin's Classroom Series

Part of Mr. Tiffin's Classroom Series

Part of Mr. Tiffin's Classroom Series

Hardcover $17.99

Mar 23, 2021 | ISBN 9780525578338 | 4-8 years

Hardcover $20.99

Mar 23, 2021 | ISBN 9780525578345 | 4-8 years

Ebook $6.99

Mar 23, 2021 | ISBN 9780525578352 | 4-8 years

All Formats
+
    The Little Library by Margaret McNamara
    Hardcover $17.99
    Mar 23, 2021 | ISBN 9780525578338

    Buy from Other Retailers:

    See All Formats (2) +

    Hardcover (2)
    –

    • Hardcover $17.99

      Mar 23, 2021 | ISBN 9780525578338 | 4-8 years

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    • Hardcover $20.99

      Mar 23, 2021 | ISBN 9780525578345 | 4-8 years

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    Ebook
    +

    • Ebook

      Mar 23, 2021 | ISBN 9780525578352 | 4-8 years

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    Buy the Ebook:

    About The Little Library

    Mr. Tiffin and his students from the perennially popular How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? and The Dinosaur Expert make friends with, Librarian Beck a new character in the series who also happens to be non-binary. This thoughtful picture book is about a wood-working project that helps a young student become a book lover.

    Everyone in Mr. Tiffin’s class couldn’t be more excited that the new school library has finally opened. Everyone except Jake. Jake is a slow and careful reader. Sometimes he reads the same page more than once to figure everything out. And he often feels left behind on class Library Day. All that changes when Librarian Beck notices Jake running his fingers across the grooves of a brand-new bookshelf and offers him an old, worn book: Woodworking for Young Hands. Jake checks the book out, studies the pictures and instructions, and renews the book again and again. When the school year comes to an end, Jake has the perfect gift idea for the librarian who changed his life–and he makes it with his own two hands.

    About The Little Library

    Mr. Tiffin and his students from the perennially popular How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? and The Dinosaur Expert make friends with, Librarian Beck a new character in the series who also happens to be non-binary. This thoughtful picture book is about a wood-working project that helps a young student become a book lover.

    Everyone in Mr. Tiffin’s class couldn’t be more excited that the new school library has finally opened. Everyone except Jake. Jake is a slow and careful reader. Sometimes he reads the same page more than once to figure everything out. And he often feels left behind on class Library Day. All that changes when Librarian Beck notices Jake running his fingers across the grooves of a brand-new bookshelf and offers him an old, worn book: Woodworking for Young Hands. Jake checks the book out, studies the pictures and instructions, and renews the book again and again. When the school year comes to an end, Jake has the perfect gift idea for the librarian who changed his life–and he makes it with his own two hands.

    About The Little Library

    Mr. Tiffin and his students from the perennially popular How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? and The Dinosaur Expert make friends with, Librarian Beck a new character in the series who also happens to be non-binary. This thoughtful picture book is about a wood-working project that helps a young student become a book lover.

    Everyone in Mr. Tiffin’s class couldn’t be more excited that the new school library has finally opened. Everyone except Jake. Jake is a slow and careful reader. Sometimes he reads the same page more than once to figure everything out. And he often feels left behind on class Library Day. All that changes when Librarian Beck notices Jake running his fingers across the grooves of a brand-new bookshelf and offers him an old, worn book: Woodworking for Young Hands. Jake checks the book out, studies the pictures and instructions, and renews the book again and again. When the school year comes to an end, Jake has the perfect gift idea for the librarian who changed his life–and he makes it with his own two hands.

    Also by Margaret McNamara

    Vote for Our Future!
    The Bug Girl
    Eliza: The Story of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
    The Apple Orchard Riddle (Mr. Tiffin's Classroom Series)
    George Washington's Birthday
    See all books by Margaret McNamara

    Also by Margaret McNamara

    Vote for Our Future!
    The Bug Girl
    Eliza: The Story of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
    The Apple Orchard Riddle (Mr. Tiffin's Classroom Series)
    George Washington's Birthday
    See all books by Margaret McNamara

    Also by Margaret McNamara

    Vote for Our Future!
    The Bug Girl
    Eliza: The Story of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
    The Apple Orchard Riddle (Mr. Tiffin's Classroom Series)
    George Washington's Birthday
    See all books by Margaret McNamara

    About G. Brian Karas

    G. Brian Karas is the prolific, versatile, and award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including A Poem in Your Pocket, How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?, and The Apple Orchard Riddle. He also illustrated A Hat for Mrs. Goldman by Michelle Edwards; Neville by Norton Juster; Clever… More about G. Brian Karas

    About G. Brian Karas

    G. Brian Karas is the prolific, versatile, and award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including A Poem in Your Pocket, How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?, and The Apple Orchard Riddle. He also illustrated A Hat for Mrs. Goldman by Michelle Edwards; Neville by Norton Juster; Clever… More about G. Brian Karas

    About G. Brian Karas

    G. Brian Karas is the prolific, versatile, and award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including A Poem in Your Pocket, How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?, and The Apple Orchard Riddle. He also illustrated A Hat for Mrs. Goldman by Michelle Edwards; Neville by Norton Juster; Clever… More about G. Brian Karas

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Mar 23, 2021 | 40 Pages | 8-1/2 x 10-1/2 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780525578338

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $20.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Mar 23, 2021 | 40 Pages | 8-1/2 x 10-1/2 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780525578345

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Mar 23, 2021 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780525578352
    YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

    Praise

    Praise for The Little Library:

    “A standout. Not only does Librarian Beck offer Jake compassionate encouragement… they also present as nonbinary with they/them pronouns and clothing and hairstyling that resist strict gender norms. The matter-of-fact inclusion of this character is groundbreaking.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    “Gently illustrating that every book has its reader, this story of a reluctant reader assisted by a helpful and welcoming librarian is another solid addition to Mr. Tiffin’s classroom series.” —School Library Journal

    Praise for The Dinosaur Expert:

    “A pivotal moment in a child’s life, handled with grace and sensitivity rather than conflict or ineffective lecturing.” —Kirkus, starred review

    “A beautifully crafted picture book.” —Booklist, starred review

    “This story is illustrated with great care and attention to detail from page one, and the text and artwork work together in harmony to bring home powerful messages about gender equality, evolving to improve, and being careful with the feelings of others.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    Awards

    Maine Library Association Lupine Award – Juvenile/Young Adult WINNER 2021

    Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog SELECTION 2022

    Looking for More Great Reads?
    21 Books You’ve Been Meaning to Read
    Get the latest updates about Margaret McNamara
    And go from well-read to best read with book recs, deals and more in your inbox every week.
    And go from well-read to best read with book recs, deals and more in your inbox every week.
    By clicking “SIGN UP”, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and understand that Penguin Random House collects certain categories of personal information for the purposes listed in that policy, discloses, sells, or shares certain personal information and retains personal information in accordance with the policy. You can opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information anytime.
    Dismiss
    Thanks!
    Something awesome is on its way.
    Back to Top

    Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network

    Raise kids who love to read

    Raise kids who love to read

    Today's Top Books

    Want to know what people are actually reading right now?

     An online magazine for today’s home cook

    An online magazine for today’s home cook