All the books

Join this adorable chipmunk as she gets her first library card and unlocks a world of books! This charming ode to reading, sharing, libraries, and librarians everywhere is the perfect gift for fans of Once Upon a Book and Knight Owl .

Piper Waterstone loves her books. So much so, that she cannot, will not, share them with anyone. That is, until a friendly librarian presents Piper with a magical card that will give her all the books she could ever dream of . . . as long as she shares them with all her book-loving neighbors.

From award-winning author Hayley Rocco and Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this lavishly illustrated picture book reminds readers of all ages just how special it is to have access to ALL the books.

Author Notes

Hayley Rocco is the author of How to Send a Hug , her first collaboration with her husband, Caldecott Honoree, John Rocco. Before dedicating herself to writing for children full-time, Hayley worked as a publicist at several major publishers. Visit Hayley at hayleyrocco.com.

John Rocco is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including Blackout , recipient of the Caldecott Honor and How We Got To The Moon , recipient of the Sibert Honor and Longlisted for the National Book Award. You can connect with him at roccoart.com.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 3--The cover illustration from this husband-and-wife team glows with the warm green light of banker lamps, illuminating the rodents who appear engrossed in moving and consuming treasured piles of classic-looking tomes. Opening end papers charmingly depict scenes of tension between dyads of animals that may or may not be siblings. Indeed, the problem of the protagonist, proud book-owner and anthropomorphized chipmunk Piper Waterstone, is that she does not yet understand the concept of sharing books and has never visited a library. Illustrations--pencil, watercolor, and digital elements--suggest warm, fuzzy problem-solving is up ahead. But despite their tackling relatable themes, the creative team behind this book has not conveyed the meaning or mechanics of sharing beyond the narrowest contexts. The book uses the notion of magic to explain how sharing works, without clarifying the broader societal benefits of sharing resources, including books. In an earnest effort to introduce youngest readers to the joys and importance of public libraries, and reinforce the inclusive mission and potential of public circulating collections, the book upholds the importance of individual ownership, neglecting the true strengths of sharing. VERDICTA charming introduction to libraries but a missed opportunity for deeper explorations.--Jessica Fenster-Sparber

Publisher's Weekly Review

"Worst. Day. Ever." becomes "Best. Day. Ever." with the discovery of a library in this relatable book spotlighting the institution's communal aspects. Whiskered rodent Piper Waterstone adores reading so much that she "would not, could not, share her books." And to keep them safe, she carts the beloved stories everywhere: "Through spring, summer, fall, and winter, her books were never out of her sight." Piper's collection eventually grows unwieldy, and cinematic artwork shows the youth struggling to transport the load, culminating in a rainy-day bicycle crash. Enter a "kindly mole"--a librarian in a dapper suit who introduces Piper to the library, challenging her passion for personal ownership and offering a sharing lesson that the bibliophile eventually embraces. Pencil, watercolor, and digital illustrations result in depth-filled visuals of Piper's small village and expansive library in this work from married collaborators the Roccos. Ages 4--8. (Oct.)

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