The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians

I love this book! As a children's librarian for 18 years it reminded me of the honor it is to share our love of reading with children and be there for them. The story and illustrations are perfect! Every librarian knows this "child", some are boys and some are girls but the joy for the child and librarian are the same as this author's. Excellent book!

I ordered three copies for Christmas gifts and couldn't have been more pleased. The price was better than my local bookstore's and the books arrived in pristine condition. Now I can hardly wait for Christmas!

Such a heartwarming story! Cleverly written and illustrated, this book proudly proclaims the joys of the library. Though written for children, library lovers of any age will be entertained and touched as they watch Betty, Marge and Leeola "raise" Melvin, their curious and intelligent patron.

Written by children's librarian Carla Morris, The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians is a joyful picturebook about Melvin, a young boy who grows up with three librarians as some of his most cherished friends - not only do they help him find information, but when he needs it the most, they help him find his motivation and achieve as much as he can. "In fourth grade, Melvin entered The Complete and Unabridged A-to-Z Spelling Bee. Marge suggested he read the 100th edition of 'Words to Know' every day after school. Not surprisingly, he won first place." But when Melvin grows up and goes off to college, he has to leave the library and his friends behind - forever? Or not! He keeps in touch with his librarian friends through letters, and years later, new librarian comes to work - Melvin himself! The humorously exaggerated yet playful color illustrations add the perfect touch to this warmhearted and upbeat children's story.

Kudos to Carla Morris for capturing a librarians love of both children and knowledge! May we all have a Melvin!