Willis, J. (2007). Delilah D. at the library. New York: Clarion Books.

Genre: Fiction/Female Gender Appeal

Grades: Kindergarten – Grade 2

Delilah D. at the Library is a whimsical account of a young girl, Delilah, who is convinced that she is the queen of “a land far, far away.” As she encounters a traditional library setting, she soon learns that things like cupcakes, running, singing, and trapeze swinging are entirely unacceptable behaviors in a library. But in her Faraway land, “Cupcakes! Blankets! [and] Toys!” are nothing out of the ordinary. It is up to Library Anne to teach Delilah the correct way to conduct oneself in the library. Children will love this imaginative book as it creates colorful scenes outside the realm of reality. Delilah’s eagerness to read and enthusiasm for the fantasy world are qualities all kids can relate to. The brightly colored illustrations offer pleasing visuals that provoke humor and keep the readers engaged from page to page. There’s even a center fold-out photo illustrating the map of Delilah’s Faraway land. Delilah D. at the Library is a must-read for young readers looking for chromatic illustrations combined with an entertaining plot and easy-to-read text.

Author: Jeanne Willis

Jeanne Willis, the author of over eighty titles, was once a reptile’s vet assistant before writing children’s literature. Her favorite book is E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. She credits her inspiration for writing  to her dreams, past conversations, and interesting facts about the world.

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Illustrator: Rosie Reeve

Rosie Reeve’s favorite movies include The Incredibles and The Iron Gate while her favorite book is C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. Her three children are her most prized possessions. She is best known for combining electric hues with large images to create amusing illustrations for various children’s book.

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