This is a wonderful introduction to libraries, but it is a little out of date. Great for reading aloud to 1st or 2nd grade classes when they visit the library. I would say this is a good Common Core non-fiction informational book. ( )

Prime 1980s goodness. ( )

I thought this book was really good. The first thing I liked about it was that it not only teaches the reader about what a library is, but it also teaches many facts about libraries and the history of libraries. For example, the book states, “The biggest library in the United States is the Library of Congress.” It also states, “Before there were books, words were written on tablets of clay or on scrolls.” I also liked how this book teaches students about how a library works, how to find books, and how to check out a book that you want to read. The book takes the reader through a step-by-step process on how to do those things. The overall main idea of this book is to teach the reader about libraries and how they function. ( )

This is a wonderful introduction for pre-schoolers and elementary students to libraries. While it is now a bit dated, it still provides a good overview of libraries and their services. A keeper for elementary collections. ( )

You can use the card catalog! A little outdated. There should have been something more specific about getting a library card. This is more of a book about how librarians see themselves than a book for child-users of the library.