Submitted by Ms. Catherine!
Not every book is for every person. As a lover of princess books, I know that many people do not share my love for all things sparkly. But I do believe that there is a book for everyone. In Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I don’t) written by Barbara Bottner, and illustrated by Michael Emberley, a little girl learns this important truth. While her school librarian, Miss Brooks, loves all books, to the point of routinely dressing up as a hungry caterpillar, or a wild thing, our heroine just doesn’t find books all that appealing. Puppy books are too furry, fairy books are too flowery, and cowboy books are too “yippity.” Now that Miss Brooks has told the class they must choose a favorite book to share, our young protagonist must find a book that fits her unique sense of style. Can a girl who thinks that warts are better than wands find a favorite book? This story will seem familiar to anyone who has ever felt like there aren’t any books written for them. Read it as a reminder of why libraries are amazing, or to find a truly appealing, yet appalling, book suggestion about a famous ogre who also thought warts are awesome… See this book listed in our catalog
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