Hello, I am looking for an old picture book for a patron who read it to her daughter about 25-30 years ago. Below is what the patron remembers: * There's a little boy and a lion. * The only line she remembers is "I'm the king of the castle and you're the dirty rascal." * It was a small book with just a few lines on each page and very little color. She compared the illustrations to Maurice Sendak. * Book was published at least 25-30 years ago. Does this ring a bell for anyone? Thank you! Laura Geiken Librarian I Dearborn Public Library (313) 943-3344 dearbornlibrary.org<http://dearbornlibrary.org/>
That sounds like Pierre by Sendak. https://www.amazon.com/Pierre-Cautionary-Tale-Chapters-Prologue/dp/0060259655/ref=asc_df_0060259655/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416850358709&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9231125658956200882&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1019404&hvtargid=pla-911346981563&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=95590145644&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416850358709&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9231125658956200882&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1019404&hvtargid=pla-911346981563 Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> [cid:image002.png@01D697D7.120E53E0] From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Geiken, Laura via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 9:32 AM To: 'michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org' <michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Searching for an old picture book... CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Hello, I am looking for an old picture book for a patron who read it to her daughter about 25-30 years ago. Below is what the patron remembers: * There's a little boy and a lion. * The only line she remembers is "I'm the king of the castle and you're the dirty rascal." * It was a small book with just a few lines on each page and very little color. She compared the illustrations to Maurice Sendak. * Book was published at least 25-30 years ago. Does this ring a bell for anyone? Thank you! Laura Geiken Librarian I Dearborn Public Library (313) 943-3344 dearbornlibrary.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdearbornlibrary.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C58c744014e404d50a3e908d8660f367f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637371562812196842&sdata=8qZI3R5PYsJLJ2LJvsXK3geJAqJxtJ4Ph%2FaQyThP0MY%3D&reserved=0>
I think the character in this book I remember is a girl, not a boy, but there is a lion. The title is: "A Lion in the Night" by Pamela Allen, On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 9:35 AM Geiken, Laura via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Hello,
I am looking for an old picture book for a patron who read it to her daughter about 25-30 years ago. Below is what the patron remembers:
· There’s a little boy and a lion.
· The only line she remembers is “I’m the king of the castle and you’re the dirty rascal.”
· It was a small book with just a few lines on each page and very little color. She compared the illustrations to Maurice Sendak.
· Book was published at least 25-30 years ago.
Does this ring a bell for anyone? Thank you!
*Laura Geiken*
Librarian I Dearborn Public Library
(313) 943-3344 dearbornlibrary.org
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I saw this in a review on Amazon for A Lion in the Night: Every page adds another character, another chase, another place! The story ends with "I'm the King of the castle, and your'e the dirty rascal!" Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Vicki Shurly via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 9:46 AM To: Geiken, Laura <lgeiken@ci.dearborn.mi.us> Cc: michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org <michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Searching for an old picture book... I think the character in this book I remember is a girl, not a boy, but there is a lion. The title is: "A Lion in the Night" by Pamela Allen, On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 9:35 AM Geiken, Laura via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: Hello, I am looking for an old picture book for a patron who read it to her daughter about 25-30 years ago. Below is what the patron remembers: • There’s a little boy and a lion. • The only line she remembers is “I’m the king of the castle and you’re the dirty rascal.” • It was a small book with just a few lines on each page and very little color. She compared the illustrations to Maurice Sendak. • Book was published at least 25-30 years ago. Does this ring a bell for anyone? Thank you! Laura Geiken Librarian I Dearborn Public Library (313) 943-3344 dearbornlibrary.org<http://dearbornlibrary.org/> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Victoria M. Shurly, Director Peninsula Community Library 2893 Island View Road Traverse City, MI 49686 231.223.7700 vshurly@tadl.org<mailto:vshurly@tadl.org> "It is good to have an end to journey, but it is the journey that matters in the end." Ursula Le Guin
Sure sounds like the patron has blended both books?! lol Good sleuthing everyone - both books are recorded on YouTube, too, if that helps the patron decide. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> [cid:image002.png@01D697E6.CBE011A0] From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Barbara Beaton via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 11:29 AM To: Geiken, Laura <lgeiken@ci.dearborn.mi.us>; Vicki Shurly <vshurly@tadl.org> Cc: michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Searching for an old picture book... CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> I saw this in a review on Amazon for A Lion in the Night: Every page adds another character, another chase, another place! The story ends with "I'm the King of the castle, and your'e the dirty rascal!" Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.milanlibrary.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9ebcded8e28a4c58e44708d8661f314c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637371631448440026&sdata=MpkWRjWqanCFIn5X%2B7bjMA6SUtCXI8pR44RRVWJX4GA%3D&reserved=0> she/her ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of Vicki Shurly via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 9:46 AM To: Geiken, Laura <lgeiken@ci.dearborn.mi.us<mailto:lgeiken@ci.dearborn.mi.us>> Cc: michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org> <michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Searching for an old picture book... I think the character in this book I remember is a girl, not a boy, but there is a lion. The title is: "A Lion in the Night" by Pamela Allen, On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 9:35 AM Geiken, Laura via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: Hello, I am looking for an old picture book for a patron who read it to her daughter about 25-30 years ago. Below is what the patron remembers: * There's a little boy and a lion. * The only line she remembers is "I'm the king of the castle and you're the dirty rascal." * It was a small book with just a few lines on each page and very little color. She compared the illustrations to Maurice Sendak. * Book was published at least 25-30 years ago. Does this ring a bell for anyone? Thank you! Laura Geiken Librarian I Dearborn Public Library (313) 943-3344 dearbornlibrary.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdearbornlibrary.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9ebcded8e28a4c58e44708d8661f314c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637371631448440026&sdata=Hgq2wIztf%2BzUABBYfLuAb%2F2Tb60%2F4pjZI%2B0Lmh8mFkc%3D&reserved=0> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail3.mcls.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fmichlib-l&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9ebcded8e28a4c58e44708d8661f314c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637371631448449983&sdata=MWuhMWBp%2FLstVN8lZr0MSVwbs8q%2Bt7pR92dUbdAQCgU%3D&reserved=0> -- Victoria M. Shurly, Director Peninsula Community Library 2893 Island View Road Traverse City, MI 49686 231.223.7700 vshurly@tadl.org<mailto:vshurly@tadl.org> "It is good to have an end to journey, but it is the journey that matters in the end." Ursula Le Guin
Thank you so much, everyone! I was able to find a copy of A Lion in the Night on MeLCat for her. I also convinced her to check out Pierre, too. Have a lovely day! Laura Geiken Librarian I Dearborn Public Library (313) 943-3344 dearbornlibrary.org<http://dearbornlibrary.org/> From: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) [mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov] Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 11:34 AM To: Barbara Beaton; Geiken, Laura; Vicki Shurly Cc: michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] Searching for an old picture book... Sure sounds like the patron has blended both books?! lol Good sleuthing everyone - both books are recorded on YouTube, too, if that helps the patron decide. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> [cid:image001.png@01D697E9.1C714DD0] From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Barbara Beaton via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 11:29 AM To: Geiken, Laura <lgeiken@ci.dearborn.mi.us>; Vicki Shurly <vshurly@tadl.org> Cc: michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Searching for an old picture book... CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> I saw this in a review on Amazon for A Lion in the Night: Every page adds another character, another chase, another place! The story ends with "I'm the King of the castle, and your'e the dirty rascal!" Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.milanlibrary.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9ebcded8e28a4c58e44708d8661f314c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637371631448440026&sdata=MpkWRjWqanCFIn5X%2B7bjMA6SUtCXI8pR44RRVWJX4GA%3D&reserved=0> she/her ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of Vicki Shurly via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 9:46 AM To: Geiken, Laura <lgeiken@ci.dearborn.mi.us<mailto:lgeiken@ci.dearborn.mi.us>> Cc: michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org> <michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Searching for an old picture book... I think the character in this book I remember is a girl, not a boy, but there is a lion. The title is: "A Lion in the Night" by Pamela Allen, On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 9:35 AM Geiken, Laura via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: Hello, I am looking for an old picture book for a patron who read it to her daughter about 25-30 years ago. Below is what the patron remembers: * There's a little boy and a lion. * The only line she remembers is "I'm the king of the castle and you're the dirty rascal." * It was a small book with just a few lines on each page and very little color. She compared the illustrations to Maurice Sendak. * Book was published at least 25-30 years ago. Does this ring a bell for anyone? Thank you! Laura Geiken Librarian I Dearborn Public Library (313) 943-3344 dearbornlibrary.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdearbornlibrary.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9ebcded8e28a4c58e44708d8661f314c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637371631448440026&sdata=Hgq2wIztf%2BzUABBYfLuAb%2F2Tb60%2F4pjZI%2B0Lmh8mFkc%3D&reserved=0> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail3.mcls.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fmichlib-l&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9ebcded8e28a4c58e44708d8661f314c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637371631448449983&sdata=MWuhMWBp%2FLstVN8lZr0MSVwbs8q%2Bt7pR92dUbdAQCgU%3D&reserved=0> -- Victoria M. Shurly, Director Peninsula Community Library 2893 Island View Road Traverse City, MI 49686 231.223.7700 vshurly@tadl.org<mailto:vshurly@tadl.org> "It is good to have an end to journey, but it is the journey that matters in the end." Ursula Le Guin
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Barbara Beaton -
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Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) -
Vicki Shurly