Never Let A Ghost Borrow Your Library Book: Book Care Guidelines From The Library Secret Service

Never Let a Ghost Borrow Your Library Book: Book Care Guidelines from the Library Secret Service

The members of the Library Secret Service show young readers how to borrow and care for library books.From School Library JournalK-Gr 3-Although the stereotypical representation of a stern librarian is a bit offensive, the information is delivered in a clever way. Two Library Secret Service agents complete with earpieces and dark glasses explain the V.O.G. (very official guidelines) for taking the best care of books. A ghost reminds children that books can disappear and to never lend your library book to one, much less to an alien. The pop quiz gives quick reinforcement in a way that will appeal to children. Large illustrations with V.O.G. numbers 1-16 and running commentary from the agents fill the pages, and there is a nice balance between art and text. With its humorous twist, this is a good choice to help explain the rules to young library users.-Janene Corbin, Rosebank Elementary School, Nashville, TNa(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.From the Inside FlapA Few Guidelines from the Library Secret Service: Do not let a baby drool on your books. Especially if he's just eaten strained peas. Do not dog-ear, dog-slurp, or dog-slime your books. Use a bookmark! Do not take your books out in the rain or put them in the bathtub. You should definitely take a bath, however.* Never let a ghost borrow your library book. Ghosts have a habit of disappearing. This book contains important guidelines for keeping your books safe from harm. The Library Secret Service will show you how! *Rubber duck optional