Can I Bring Woolly to the Library, Mrs. Reeder?
Illustrated by Judy Love
Lois Grambling

Charlesbridge Publishing
February 1, 2012/ ISBN 9781580892827
Picture book, library, woolly mammoth (ages 3 and up)
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Reviewed by Bob Walch

A humorous story about a young boy who wants to bring his new friend, a woolly mammoth, to the library this tale covers all the potential benefits and problems that such an unconventional visitor could present.

On one hand, Woolly might be an asset since his size would make him the ideal assistant when it comes to replacing books on the top shelves. And his delight in hearing people read to him would be a plus in the Children's Reading Corner because he would be the perfect audience for beginning readers.

But Woolly's bulk would obviously create other problems that might not be easily resolved. Does the story's narrator get permission to bring Woolly into the library? You'll have to read this picture book to find out. There is a bit of a surprise at the end that you probably won't be expecting, but my lips are sealed!

Fun illustrations make this a story that young readers will enjoy returning to again and again, so you can't go wrong adding this to your "to buy" list of children's books!