Orson and the World's Loudest Library

Laura Gehl

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Book cover for Orson and the World's Loudest Library

Orson and the World's Loudest Library

Orson and the World's Loudest Library

Laura Gehl

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Description

In this picture book love letter to public libraries, 6-year-old Orson learns to navigate his big feelings by sharing his love of reading with newfound friends at his local branch.

When Orson visits his local library, he likes to sit and read quietly by himself. However, not everyone is on the same page. One day, when the library is buzzing with activities, Orson decides he's had enough! But as he cools off after an emotional outburst, Orson begins to understand how much the library and its sometimes not-so-quiet community have to offer . . . and decides to turn things around.

Here's a picture book about sharing a passion for books with friends, learning to cope with big feelings, and the joys of libraries.

About the Author

Laura Gehl is a children's book author with a B.A. in psychology from Yale University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Georgetown University. Laura's titles include My Pillow Keeps Moving (Junior Library Guild selection, New York Public Library Best Books of 2018 selection) and I Got a Chicken for My Birthday (Kirkus Best Picture Books of 2018 selection).

Stephanie Roth Sisson is an award-winning author and illustrator. Her author-illustrator debut, Star Stuff, earned multiple starred reviews and was named an Orbis Pictus Honor Book.

Critical Reviews

"Gehl and Roth Sisson offer a winning library portrait in this evenhanded picture book..."--Publishers Weekly

The charming illustrations are drawn in pencil and digitally colored in appealing hues. Libraries are evolving, and this accessible SEL title presents one anyone would love to visit." --Booklist

Publishing Information

Publisher: Astra Young Readers
Pub date: 2025-04-15
Length: 32 pages

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