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Scaredy Book lives on a library shelf and is a bit relieved that he doesn't get chosen by anyone He's seen the books that come back a little worse for wear, and he knows of books that have been lost, or returned with missing pages and he's afraid of what might happen to him. But what he doesn't know are the adventures library books get to have, the places they go, the things they see, maybe the wear and tear is worth it.
I'm tempted to read it to my 7th graders during orientation next year, but the message isn't the message I want. The implication that the books with creased pages, crumbs, water spots, fingerprints etc. have had a great time doesn't teach the children to be careful with their library books. I think this is a book about what not to do with library books.
Lisa Librarian
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