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From stories he has heard about the librarian, a young boy imagines the worst when his class visits the school library for the first time. The librarian, who seems to be the source of his fears, tells the boy that the library is a place of books and knowledge. However, the boy's imagination is far from the reality of what he is expecting. He imagines the worst, including being locked in the library, being chased by monsters, and being forced to read frightening stories. Despite his fears, the boy learns that the library is a safe place where he can learn and grow. He soon realizes that the librarian is the kind and caring person he imagines her to be.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mike Thaler
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