June 15, 2021
Sauropod Leilong loves books and stories, especially about dinosaurs. Leilong and his friends Maggie, Mo, and Max are headed to the library for storytime, traveling on Leilong's very large back. There are hints that dinosaurs are not entirely unusual in this city. There is a refueling station that's specifically for dinosaurs. When he moves too fast, police warn him to slow down. But Leilong is denied entrance to the library because he cannot fit through the door and doesn't have a library card. So he pokes his head in a window to hear the story. The children enjoy "Little Red Riding Hood," shouting responses as the librarian reads. Leilong becomes so involved that his shouts shake the entire building, and he is banished for breaking the rules. When all the children leave with him in solidarity, the librarians reconsider and come up with an ingenious plan to share books with everyone. Text and illustrations are perfectly matched here. Via Wang's smooth translation from Chinese, Liu employs simple, direct third-person narration, enhanced by intriguing dialogue and winning characters. Lynn's intricate cartoons provide scope and setting and much of the fun as well as thought-provoking details. Humans all have pale skin, and Leilong is gloriously green. Leilong is met variously with laughter, amazement, and quite a few frowns, and the initial reactions at the library indicate that sauropods are not always welcome. Young readers will come to understand an underlying gentle message of recognizing and embracing differences. Yay for Leilong. (Picture book. 4-8)
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