Synopses & Reviews
Review
"A fast-paced offering with some imaginative twists."
Review
"A fast-paced offering with some imaginative twists." Booklist, ALA
"Knowing readers will recognize [Delilah D.] as a distant cousin of Pippi Longstocking; her tenacious ... fantasy will delight young listeners." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Synopsis
A determined (not to say willful) child, Delilah tells everyone sheand#8217;s the queen of a faraway land where she makes all the rules. When she goes to the library, however, Library Anne is there with her own rules: no climbing, no running, no singing, and above all, no cupcakes. But in the libraries in her land, Delilah says, running and climbing are allowed, and cupcakes and doughnuts are provided. Clearly, Library Anne doesnand#8217;t know the first thing about how to run a library!
When this lively battle of wills has run its course, Library Anne is dreaming about becoming an astronautand#151;and Delilah D. has a library book to take home. In her land, of course, everyone reads upside down.
With bright, comical illustrations, including open-out gatefold pages, this extra-big picture book will captivate any child who has ever considered breaking the rules.
About the Author
Jeanne Willis is the author of more than 80 books. She has won many awards, including the Silver Smarties Prize, and one of her novels was short-listed for the Whitbread Prize. She lives in England.Rosie Reeve has illustrated several children's books, including the Annie Stories (Orion). She lives in England.