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Description
Stella loves books so much that she starts her own library, but a storm threatens to destroy everything.
Quick Summary
Patricia Polacco has a gift for stories that feel like warm hugs, and this one is no different Stella's love of reading becomes something that brings her whole community together, which is honestly just what kids need to see right now. The storm looming over Stella's little library adds just enough tension to keep young listeners on their toes without being genuinely scary, and there's something irresistible about a kid who's so passionate about books that she creates her own lending system. It works beautifully as a read-aloud for ages 5-8, especially for little ones who might be starting to get the book bug themselves. Parents will appreciate that it sneaks in themes of resourcefulness and neighbors helping neighbors, while the short chapters and Polacco's characteristic illustrations make it approachable even for kids who tend to drag their feet on reading. If your kid loves this, Polacco's "The Blessing Cup" has that same cozy, family-builds-something-together energy, or for another story about a kid librarian, track down "The Library" by Sarah Stewart.