A Library Book is excited to be the newest book in the library. Children are excited to borrow the new book. we follow one boy on his week with the library book reading it in the back of his car, at dr appointments and at bedtime. When the boy returns the book to the library a new boy checks it out. This boy is named Edward. Edward does not take care of the library book. He leaves it on the floor. A dog picks up the book in its mouth and carries it outside. Edwards mom finds the book outside and puts it in a dark closet. The library book is so sad. He sits in the dark closet for weeks until a letter comes from the library saying "Please return this book to the library, if this book has gone missing, please replace the book so others can enjoy it" Edward forgot all about the library book! He looks in all the regular places, on his bookshelf, under his bed. He can't find it anywhere! Finally Edwards mom tells Edward, "Maybe we need to start looking in some weird places" Edward looks on top of the fridge, behind the computer, even in his dirty clothes basket. Edward finally opens up the closet to find the lost library book!  Edward and his mom bring the book back to the library where a young girl promptly checks it out again

The Tale of the Lost Library Book

A small library with a brand new book on a shelf, surrounded by excited children

In a small library, a brand new book was placed on the shelf. The children were thrilled and lined up to borrow it. A little boy was the first to take it home. He read it in the car, during doctor appointments, and at bedtime. The book felt so loved and happy.

The Exciting New Book

Edward looking worried, seeing his dog with a book in its mouth outside. His mom looking concerned in the background.

The next week, Edward checked out the book from the library. He was excited but didn't take good care of it. He left it on the floor where his dog found it. The dog picked it up and carried it outside. Edward's mom found the book and put it in a dark closet, where it felt lonely and forgotten.

Edward's Carelessness

Edward searching under his bed, looking confused and anxious

Weeks passed, and a letter came from the library. It reminded Edward to return the book so others could enjoy it. Edward had forgotten all about it! He searched his bookshelf and under his bed, but couldn't find it. His mom suggested looking in unusual places.

The Search Begins

Edward opening a closet, looking relieved, with his mom smiling nearby. A young girl eagerly holding the found book

Edward looked on top of the fridge and behind the computer. Finally, he opened the closet and there it was! The library book was so relieved to be found. Edward and his mom returned it to the library. A young girl eagerly checked it out, promising to take good care of it.