Orson and the World's Loudest Library who initially thinks that libraries are meant to be quiet and only used for reading. After a series of events, he learns all the other things that libraries are for, including making friends! The story is sweet and the page count lends itself to being a solid bedtime story read.

Thanks to Astra and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.

As a public librarian, this one is irresistible! Great illustrations and a cute story about all the different activities that take place at the library. Little Orson prefers to read quietly and has his favorite space (sensory issues, perhaps? could appeal to kids who identify with this!), so he finds some of the library hustle and bustle to be distracting. But there is a quiet place there, too, and when Orson looks out at the rest of the library from the quiet room, its piques his curiosity. He goes out to meet people and groups that he previously "shushed" - with lovely results. Great lessons! Thanks to NetGalley and Astra for the eARC!

This was a very cute read and I loved the illustrations. The message of books bringing people together is so cute. I am a little confused on the age range for this book though given the font size and amount of text on each page.

Thanks to NetGalley and Astra Publishing House for the ARC! 4 stars! I thought the illustrations were great. They enhanced the storyline to show exactly what the words are describing. The message behind the book for me was that the child was adapting to new things. He stepped outside of his comfort zone and learned how to adapt. I think the teacher in the story could have been more helpful to Orson. She could have given him ways to emotionally adapt instead of just explaining why a certain situation was the way it was. Overall, I think this is a good story! I would suggest to read to individual children who have a hard time with loudness and/or reading before a visit to a library.

Oh, Orson. I feel ya, kiddo.

Orson is a bright young boy who loves to read. But when the library, one of his favorite places, is suddenly crowded with people who aren't as quiet (or easily overstimulated) as him, he lets his emotions get the best of him. After trying to remedy the problem himself, he realizes that maybe there *is* a place for everybody in the library after all — whether they're quiet or not.

As libraries move from spaces with an expectation of silence to a more bustling pace (with inevitably more noise), there's an adjustment that can take some time. I love that this book is targeted for children who may have different expectations, and that it shows them how to compromise and look at things in a different perspective. Adorably illustrated and with a great message, this book is a perfect addition for any child's library.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.