Leilong the library bus

Siyuan Liu, 1964-

Sound recording - 2022

This library-loving picture book reminds us how it feels to be transported by story.

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Genres
Audiobooks
Children's audiobooks
Fiction
Juvenile works
Picture books
Published
[Fairfax, Virginia] : [Library Ideas, LLC] [2022].
Language
English
Main Author
Siyuan Liu, 1964- (author)
Other Authors
Xiaobei Lin (illustrator), Helen Wang, 1965- (translator), Mark Turetsky (narrator), Julia Liu (-)
Edition
[VOX Books edition]
Item Description
"The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. There's no need for computers, tablets or CDs. Children simply push a button to listen and read"--Publisher's website.
VOX Audio playback device includes headphone jack, external speaker, play/pause button, volume controls, page-turning controls, rechargeable battery, low battery indicator, and removable AC adapter.
Book originally published: Wellington, New Zealand : Gecko Press, 2021.
Physical Description
1 audio-enabled book (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 26 cm
ISBN
9798885190480
9781776573318
Contents unavailable.
Review by Kirkus Book Review

Sauropod Leilong loves books and stories, especially about dinosaurs. Leilong and his friends Maggie, Mo, and Max are headed to the library for storytime, traveling on Leilong's very large back. There are hints that dinosaurs are not entirely unusual in this city. There is a refueling station that's specifically for dinosaurs. When he moves too fast, police warn him to slow down. But Leilong is denied entrance to the library because he cannot fit through the door and doesn't have a library card. So he pokes his head in a window to hear the story. The children enjoy "Little Red Riding Hood," shouting responses as the librarian reads. Leilong becomes so involved that his shouts shake the entire building, and he is banished for breaking the rules. When all the children leave with him in solidarity, the librarians reconsider and come up with an ingenious plan to share books with everyone. Text and illustrations are perfectly matched here. Via Wang's smooth translation from Chinese, Liu employs simple, direct third-person narration, enhanced by intriguing dialogue and winning characters. Lynn's intricate cartoons provide scope and setting and much of the fun as well as thought-provoking details. Humans all have pale skin, and Leilong is gloriously green. Leilong is met variously with laughter, amazement, and quite a few frowns, and the initial reactions at the library indicate that sauropods are not always welcome. Young readers will come to understand an underlying gentle message of recognizing and embracing differences. Yay for Leilong. (Picture book. 4-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.