by Josh Funk
Illustrated by Stevie Lewis
Expected publication August 28, 2018
Henry Holt/Macmillan
Fiction
Picture book
40 pages
Review advanced copy provided by publisher
Goodreads Summary
Holt has bought Lost in the Library: A Story of Patience and Fortitude, written by Josh Funk and illustrated by Stevie Lewis, about the two lions who faithfully guard the New York Public Library. When Patience goes missing, Fortitude realizes the secret to Patience's disappearance may be within the Library itself.
Lost in the Library is the first picture book that Macmillan plans to publish in partnership with the New York Public Library; it’s scheduled for publication in 2018.
My Thoughts
As a book nerd, I hope to have the opportunity to visit the New York Public Library one day. After reading this book I feel like I have been able to get a bit of a peek inside of it. It is obvious that Josh Funk and illustrator Stevie Lewis know the library well. Clearly they have done their research and include illustrations and descriptions of the different and well-known rooms, statues and artwork inside.
I have read most of Josh Funk's books and one of his hallmarks is incorporating higher level vocabulary within rhyming verse. Readers will be exposed to rich vocabulary such as, impeccably, adorning, ensued, and cherished as they watch Fortitude look for his companion Patience. Young ones will enjoy how the suspense builds with each turn of the page. Will Patience be found before people start arriving so they both can take their posts outside the library?
The illustrations are great! The soft colors and light make it feel like the library might feel very early in the morning.
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I would recommend Lost in the Library for ages 4-8.
I have read most of Josh Funk's books and one of his hallmarks is incorporating higher level vocabulary within rhyming verse. Readers will be exposed to rich vocabulary such as, impeccably, adorning, ensued, and cherished as they watch Fortitude look for his companion Patience. Young ones will enjoy how the suspense builds with each turn of the page. Will Patience be found before people start arriving so they both can take their posts outside the library?
The illustrations are great! The soft colors and light make it feel like the library might feel very early in the morning.
I would recommend Lost in the Library for ages 4-8.
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