This a a fantastic book about learning how to be aware of how your actions effect others, and the difference a little kindness can make, even if it isn't what you originally wanted to do. I think this is a great message for kids. It also encourages reading without coming right out and saying it.

Oh, how I adore this book! Orson reminds me so much of myself as a kid - I went practically everywhere with a book. I absolutely loved to read, and the library was a comfort place for me. But unlike how it's commonly depicted in the media, sometimes the library isn't always a super quiet place. It's a community space: a place to learn new skills, meet new people, and form connections. It's so much more than just a place to look for and read books, and this book does a perfect job highlighting that. I could feel for Orson in his frustration from all the noise, but you also shouldn't deprive other people of however they choose to use and enjoy the library. I'm glad he learned his lesson in the end and came around to appreciate more of what the library has to offer. I hope this book teaches kids how much fun the library can be and inspires a new generation of little readers (and, perhaps, future librarians!).

Absolutely love the message this book shares that libraries are not just for reading, but bringing people together to share their passion of books. It focuses on using libraries for book clubs to discuss, reading by yourself, but it being ok to giggle while reading something funny, and enjoying a small Childs laughter while they play in the library. Orson learns to love that libraries are NOT just for quietly reading by yourself. I also loved looking at the illustrations the illustrators choice to be inclusive of all people.

Thank you to NetGalley and Astra Publishing House for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This simple story with sweet illustrations focuses on the impact of the change in libraries, from quiet spaces to community spaces. Orson loves reading in the quiet, and tries shushing the louder children at the library. It is not appreciated! But when he gets his peace and quiet, he realizes so much more is lost. I survivre the illustrator creating a diverse cast of characters.

Orson symbolizes the transition public libraries have made from a restrictive rule abiding space to an environment that is multifaceted and multidisciplinary in its uses.

This is such a sweet book. A little boy loves his books and he likes them everywhere. He also likes it quiet at the library. He soon learns that there are other book related things going on in the library and it can't always be quiet, but it still can be full of books. He is not happy about this, but soon learns it might not be so bad. I can't wait to tell my school librarian about this book. She is going to love it.



Thank you to Astra Publishing House/Astra Young Readers, Laura Gehl, and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book. I will post a review once the book is published.

This picture book follows a little boy who loves his library, but who also loves solitude and quiet. He gets impatient with other people at the library as they make noise and participate in library programs, but then he learns to accept them and begins making friends. The story felt overly didactic to me, but this will appeal to people looking for modern library books about the library as a diverse community space and not a sanctum of silence.

"Orson and the World's Loudest Library" is a picture book written by Laura Gehl and illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. Orson loves reading and loves the quiet of his library, but lately the library has been louder. Little kids reading letter aloud, a child laughing at a graphic novel, and book groups discussing books are some of the offenders. When the librarian won't shush them, Orson takes things into his own hands. Unfortunately, now everyone is sad and no longer enjoying the library. I enjoyed the fact that Gehl shows the reality that most libraries are no longer completely silent and most librarians do not spend all their time shushing people. Sisson's illustrations are cute and funny. A recommended purchase for picture book collections.

Orson loves reading books in all his favorite quiet places, but finds that there are many not-so-quiet ways to enjoy and share reading in the library. I love that this book highlights that reading can be both a solitary and social endeavor. I highly recommend this book!

Thank you to Astra Publishing House/Astra Young Readers, Laura Gehl, and NetGalley for this advance readying copy in exchange for my honest review.

I can’t wait to tell our librarian about this one because it jives with the “new” library atmosphere she is trying to promote after taking over for someone who felt libraries were supposed to be quiet places. It would make a good read aloud for library class to introduce them to expectations.

Such a sweet book! Our library is definitely not always quiet, especially when all of the kiddos are around. I can't imagine too many kids will be able to relate to Orson, though; maybe a handful and maybe an older group would be able to connect. That being said, I love any book that shows how fun the library can be! It can be a place for quiet time or a social meeting spot. I really liked how the group welcomed Orson back in once he realized he wanted to be a part of all the fun.

Orson is a sweet little boy who loves to read in all of his favorite places. One day when Orson goes to the library, there is also a large event taking place and there’s not much quiet to be found. I love the chances that this book gives to start conversations with our kiddos about expectations and how things can change. As a librarian, I face the battle often - many kids are expected to behave the same way their parents had to behave whenever they were kids. Things just aren’t the same anymore! Libraries are bumping community centers full of joy and excitement. We do not “shush” people, though if you would prefer a quieter space, we are happy to provide you with one. You just can’t force your own expectations onto others.
Love the illustrations! Love the concept and conversation surrounding it! LOVE Orson and so glad he loves the library!

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I'm with Orson on reading in silence. When I was younger, my concentration was much better, and noise didn't bother me.

I get the intent was how Orson deals with big emotions, apologises, and adapts.

I think Orson just needs a good pair of @loopearplugs because they have been a real game changer for my hubs and I. This would also mean a rather different ending, lol.

One star because it is about books and libraries.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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This is a really sweet book about helping a child get a new perspective of what a library can be for them. I love how the library is inclusive in a variety of ways. There are all different kinds of activities and well as reading rooms where people can have more quiet. There are all different kinds of people at the library-- people of different races, ages, and abilities (including a child who uses a wheelchair). This book will make a great addition to a library as a read aloud and to a children's at home library.

Orson is a little boy who loves the library but thinks it is supposed to be quiet all the time. In this story he learns they are different ways to enjoy the library and that sometimes it is okay to get a bit noisy. As a children's librarian, I love that this tells kids it is okay to get a little loud sometimes, share, and have fun in the library!

Such a great lesson for early readers! Books are made for enjoying both solo and in a group setting. I love how Orsen is able to grow his enjoyment for books through this lovely story.

This is such a great look at libraries and how they have grown and changed from just a quiet place to a community place.

A sweet look at learning to love and grow with the library.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

What a delightful read! It's the story of a book-loving boy who, initially, looks at the library as a quiet refuge where sound is kept to a minimum.
That image certainly changes as the book progresses. It turns out that libraries are described as quite a different place and Orson, the main character, experiences a positive 100% turnaround.

The author writes so sensitively and will appeal to those young library patrons who want to fit in and will find their niche. It is a hopeful and happy story. Loved it!

Orson and the World's Loudest Library is a wonderful picture book about a young boy who loves to read and discovers that his local library is not the quiet sanctuary he thought it would be. I think this book does a great job of showing all of the fun and LOUD activities that are often at public libraries and dispelling the notion that you have to be super quiet in a library. I liked that the librarian in the story showed Orson where the quiet reading room was, so that he could have quiet if he still wanted it. Overall, a fantastic story and a great way to get kiddos excited about libraries!

Thanks to NetGalley, Laura Gehl, and Astra Publishing House for the chance to read and review. My opinions are my own!

We loved this book about Orson. Orson preferred quiet reading but then learns how to share his joy of reading with others at the library. This is a great book for book lovers to read to children.