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beyondevak's review against another edition
4.0
This was an excellent book! Any book that encourages kids to learn, explore, and grow is simply perfect.
lannthacker's review against another edition
3.0
First, I love love love the illustrations in this book and hoped the story, which is a great length for reading aloud, would lend itself well to pre-school library tours, but alas - I don't think it will. (I plan to test this out)
Secondly, I appreciated that Lottie Paris's race wasn't remarked on, that her father took her to the library, that she loves space, and that Carl's ride to the library was his hipster sister. So refreshingly modern!
Lastly, I defy you to show me a children's librarian who would frown on bubble-blowing in the library.
Secondly, I appreciated that Lottie Paris's race wasn't remarked on, that her father took her to the library, that she loves space, and that Carl's ride to the library was his hipster sister. So refreshingly modern!
Lastly, I defy you to show me a children's librarian who would frown on bubble-blowing in the library.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second book in a series, and I definitely felt like I was dropped into the middle of something without a full introduction to the character. I liked the diverse and modern approach, but the carefulness with avoiding stereotypes for Lottie and her new friend did not apply to the library itself, which the author portrays as a restrictive place that isn't kid-friendly.
I know that people's contexts vary, but it was jarring to read so many library-related books for storytime prep that assumed that libraries would stifle children. Most modern libraries specifically cater to children's interests and needs, and the portrayal here is either out-of-date or reflects a particularly bad library system.
I know that people's contexts vary, but it was jarring to read so many library-related books for storytime prep that assumed that libraries would stifle children. Most modern libraries specifically cater to children's interests and needs, and the portrayal here is either out-of-date or reflects a particularly bad library system.
stenaros's review against another edition
3.0
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Bright and fun and Lottie Paris and I agree that the best place is the library.
Bright and fun and Lottie Paris and I agree that the best place is the library.
libraryrobin's review against another edition
3.0
Not as charming as the first Lottie Paris story. Still uses a font that may be difficult for young readers.
librariana's review against another edition
4.0
Lottie's Best Place... is one of my favorite places, too.
veganemelda's review
5.0
Adorable, and refreshing to have a black girl into space. Great into to library rules, too.
wafflesnbooks's review
4.0
I love sharing this one at my "welcome to the library" storytime, but it actually makes me a little sad on its own. It teaches ridiculous things like "no blowing bubbles at the librarian," but it also gives me the chance to dispel the angry-librarian myth by throwing in my own commentary.
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