Picture books that love libraries

We love libraries, and we love picture books. So here’s our list of picture books that love libraries too! These books are a great way to get children excited about their first trip to the library, or to keep them enthused about going (not that they would need it!).

  • Lulu Loves the Library

    by Anna McQuinn, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw 

    2011 0 to 4 years 

    • Picture books

    Lulu has her library card, her rucksack full of borrowed books, and a big smile on her face, because it’s Tuesday – and on Tuesdays Lulu and her mummy go to the library

  • Luna Loves Library Day

    by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Fiona Lumbers 

    2017 5 to 9 years 

    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme

    From the talented poet Joseph Coelho, this charming picture book highlights the wonders of libraries for families and communities. Accompanying the poetic text is gloriously bright and delightful illustrations to bring the magic of the library to life.

  • The Detective Dog

    by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie 

    2016 4 to 9 years 

    • Adventure
    • Funny
    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme

    Detective Dog Nell is famed for her sleuthing skills in this witty detail-packed book, full of exuberant rhyming couplets – perfect for sharing and reading aloud.

  • How to Live Forever

    by Colin Thompson 

    1998 5 to 14 years 

    • Adventure
    • Fantasy
    • Picture books

    At night, the book shelves come to life and the library is transformed into a bustling miniature city. But Peter discovers there is one important book missing…