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"Miss Brooks Loves Books (And I Don't)" by Barbara Bottner

Author:

Barbara Bottner

Publisher:

Knopf Books for Young Readers

MISS BROOKS LOVES BOOKS (AND I DON’T)

Written by Barbara Bottner

Illustrated by Michael Emberley

Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers (March 9, 2010)

Miss Brooks, an enthusiastic school librarian, is beyond the comprehension of first-grader Missy. Miss Brooks loves to read, loves to share books with children and even loves donning costumes in order to get kids excited about reading.   Missy, with her round glasses, stocking-knit cap, denim overalls and perpetually bored expression, doesn’t like books, though her librarian is sure there’s one out there that will snag the girl’s fancy.  To Missy, books are “too kissy.  Too pink.  And too silly.”  Book Week looms in the near future and each child is assigned to dress as a character in a favored book.  With help from her mother and the unflappable Miss Brooks, Missy finally discovers the perfect story to share with her classmates.  Watching a child who scoffs at books become passionate about one is quite satisfying.  Emberley’s pencil and watercolor illustrations add humor to this amiable tale of a girl getting hooked on books.  The pictures are filled with fun-to-peruse details, including Miss Brooks’s mascot, a brown teddy bear, dressed up for storytimes and every child sporting a white, puffy tail while listening to THE RUNAWAY BUNNY.   Children and adults will enjoy this tribute to books and the joys of reading.

Maryann Owen

Youth Services Librarian

Racine Public Library

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