{"product_id":"the-sad-little-library-book-janalee-dorrity-9798234094032","title":"The Sad Little Library Book","description":"The Sad Little Library Book\u003cp\u003eBookster was once a shiny new library book with clean pages and a bright red cover. He couldn't wait to be checked out and loved by children everywhere. But after being bent, scribbled on, folded, and even chewed by a puppy, Bookster begins to wonder if anyone will ever care for him the way a library book should be cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything changes when Bookster meets Mrs. Dewey and her family, who show him what it means to be handled with kindness, respect, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sad Little Library Book\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartwarming picture book that gently teaches children: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to properly care for books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe importance of responsibility and kindness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erespect for shared library materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eempathy and caring for the things we use every day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with charming illustrations and lovable characters, this story is perfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eages 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eparents and grandparents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteachers and librarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclassrooms, school libraries, and read-aloud time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes a special mini-lesson with discussion questions, book care tips, and activity ideas to encourage children to become thoughtful readers and caretakers of books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen we take care of books, we help stories live on for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten and Illustrated by Janalee Dorrity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Janalee Dorrity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798234094032\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Janalee Dorrity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d","brand":"Janalee Dorrity","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852971585791,"sku":"9798234094032","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-sad-little-library-book-janalee-dorrity-9798234094032","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}