A Family of Readers
$34.73
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
18 February 2026
Summary
One sunny day at the local library, a family of readers rushed in the front door to read and enjoy, to search and explore. A Family of Readers celebrates the library as a vibrant community hub where every visitor—young and old—can explore, learn, and connect.
At first, the family members choose their favorite books and begin to read and read and read. But soon, Dad is distracted by a group of chefs who are working together to master bread making, Mom finds a group of auto mec…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781623546472 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1623546478 |
| Author: | Rob Sanders, Gabbie Benda |
| Publisher: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 254mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-7 |
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Critics Review
The library is central to a family’s day.
The titular characters enter the building and begin browsing. Meanwhile, staffers shelve books, French students work on their pronunciation, chefs find titles on baking bread, actors in costume perform an elaborate storytime, a group of moms convenes for a book club, preteen members of a robotics club gather, and gardeners outside harvest tomatoes. Eagle-eyed youngsters will spot a tan-skinned child clad in green overalls who appears throughout, silently observing from the sidelines. As the day winds down and everyone leaves, the little one walks out, accompanied by a parent and holding a book, and the story closes with the youngster reading at last. Sanders has crafted an invitingly alliterative ode to libraries; this isn’t the stuffy, silent place of yesteryear, but a space that’s vibrant, welcoming, and wholly alive. Benda’s crowded, crisp illustrations feature people of varying skin tones, hairstyles, abilities, and ages. Some are tattooed; one wears a hijab. A Pride flag sits on the librarian’s desk—this is truly a place for every member of the community. The book is both a lovely way to convince newcomers to visit their local library and a comforting read for those who already feel at home there.
A hopeful and joyful love letter to the public library.
—Kirkus Reviews
Rob Sanders
Rob Sanders is a teacher who writes and a writer who teaches. Rob’s nonfiction books continue to break new ground, including the first picture books about the Pride Flag, the Stonewall Uprising, a transgender Civil War soldier, a gay presidential candidate, and the first gay marriage in America. His work also continues to introduce readers to heroes of the LGBTQIA+ community—from Harvey Milk to Gilbert Baker, from Cleve Jones to Bayard Rustin, and more. 2024 releases include Rob’s first nonfiction poetry collection, Queer and Fearless: Poems Celebrating the Lives of LGBTQ Heroes, and two fiction picture books, Between You and Me and We Are a Class!
Gabbie Benda earned a degree in communication arts from VCUarts in 2020, with a focus on children’s illustration and comics. She loves to bring funny, upbeat stories to life with her quirky yet approachable illustrations. After over a decade as a camp counselor and art teacher, Gabbie is well versed in the art of making kids of all ages smile.
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