Check It Out!: The Book about Libraries [Paperback]

Gail Gibbons (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Reading Rainbow Book

“The brighly colored drawings will attract young readers and provide a first look at libraries--with all their complexity and excitement.”--Booklist

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3 A delightful beginning concept book on libraries that gives a basic introduction to history, types, organization and services in a colorful, entertaining manner. The illustrations depict people of all ages, from all walks of life, enjoying many aspects of the library. The text shows thoughtful organization and method encompassing maximum information in minimum wording. The only confusing note appears when describing the Library of Congress: "Most books published in this country are kept there," when, in actuality, a copy of most books published is kept there. Gibbons provides a solid base for spinoff discussions, making the book useful as an introduction to library skills and for discussion in story hours. Written from a different viewpoint from Rockwell's I Like the Library (Dutton, 1977) and Numeroff's Beatrice Doesn't Want To (Watts, 1981), Check It Out! offers an upbeat, positive image that shows libraries as busy, interesting places. Marguerite Lewis, Glenmont Elementary School, N.Y.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Gail Gibbons has published close to fifty distinguished nonfiction titles. According to The Washington Post, "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." She lives in Vermont.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (September 10, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152164014
• ISBN-13: 978-0152164010
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #386,947 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( G ) > Gibbons, Gail

More About the Author

Gail Gibbons has published close to fifty distinguished nonfiction titles with Holiday House. According to "The Washington Post," "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." She lives in Vermont. Her website is www.gailgibbons.com

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Check it out! A great book about libraries., June 21, 2000

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Susan Rainer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Check It Out!: The Book about Libraries (Paperback)

Check it out! The book About Libraries, is a wonderful introduction to the Library. Children are introduced to the history of books as well as the many uses of a library. Through reading this book children will also find out how to check out a book and the importance of returning it in good condition. This is a great tool to use before taking any child to the library.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Check it out! A great book about libraries., June 22, 2000

By 

Susan Rainer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Check It Out!: The Book about Libraries (Paperback)

Check it out! The Book About Libraries is a wonderful introduction to the library. Children are introduced to the history of books as well as the many uses of a library. Through reading the book children will also learn how to check out a book and the importance of returning a book on time and in good condition. This is a great tool to use before taking any child to the library.