Our Librarian Won't Tell Us Anything

There are three reasons I like this book. The librarian teaches the students to be independent and find things on their own. Robert asked the librarian to help him find the mammals. So she took him to the computer to use the online catalog and when he found the books he wanted, she said “Now use the shelf labels to find them!” I also like the illustrations. They are vibrant with color. On some pages, the illustrations help predict what is going to happen later in the story. For example, the illustration shows the librarian pointing to the media lab. Later in the text, we find out that she takes the students to the lab to help with their project. Finally, I liked the portrayal of the characters in the book. Robert is the main show more character. He is portrayed as an eager student, ready to learn. He also seems like he likes the library and books. Carmen is portrayed as a negative character. When Robert goes to ask the librarian a question, Carmen says “Well don’t bother asking Mrs. Skorupski. She won’t tell you ANYTHING!” Mrs. Skorupski is the librarian. She is perceived as very enthusiastic about her job. She is also very helpful to the students who ask for help. For example, Robert asks Mrs. Skorupski to help him choose a multimedia product and she says “Sure! Come with me- and bring Carmen along, too.” show less

The book is about a boy at a new school, who is told that the librarian isn't helpful. But throughout the story she is helpful, she just wanted the students to find out the answers to all their questions on their own. She gives them the resources and guides them but she wants them to do it for themselves. I would read this book to my students to encourage them to utilize the library and to explain to them, the role of a librarian. I would suggest this book for grades 2nd through 4th.

The librarian in the story teaches Robert how to find information in the library. This would be a good book to introduce research skills to elementary age students.

Another great teaching book that is also fun to read to students. Teach students how to find what they need in the library.

Robert is new to Liberty school and the librarian won't tell him anything. Instead she leads him to the online catalog to look things up for himself. When he remembers how to do that later by him self she calls him a library success story. When a new girl moves to the school Robert explains to her that the Librarian won't tell her anything.

Classroom connections: this would be a great read aloud at the beginning of the year for 2,3,4th graders. It would be a good way to introduce the idea that they will have to look for themselves. It also gives a brief intro into some parts of the library. It would be good to read about parts of the library and have kids point out those parts in their own library.

Children can relate to the charecters in the story. This is a great book to help children think about library skills. The bright colors in the book help keep childrens attention.