Libraries, like books and kids, come in all shapes andsizes and are as individual as every story and freckledface. Readers will learn about Kenya's Camel LibraryService, Zimbabwe's Donkey Libraries, and NorthernEurope's Book Boats.There is so much to discover and celebrate about thehistory and inner workings of our community libraries -- How do libraries keep track of all the volumes? Wherewas the first library and who was its first librarian? Howmany miles of books are housed in the Library of Congress?And what is the scriptoria?Author, Anita Prieto was born in New Orleans and now lives in Metairie, Louisiana. She spent 33 years as a classroom teacher, school principal, and area superintendent. Anita isthe author of P is for Pelican: A Louisiana Alphabet.Rene e Graef's illustrations are easily recognized from the Kirsten books in the American Girlcollection, as well as the My First Little House series. Rene e is also the illustrator of B is forBadger: A Wisconsin Alphabet. She lives in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.