Description
LIBRARY MISSION
Book Summary
Lili is an avid reader who visits the library every Friday to return five books and check out five more. Her only problem is the strict librarian, Agustina. When Lili loses one of the borrowed books, she faces a month without being able to check out new copies. This picture book explores with humor and tenderness the dilemma of a girl who must figure out how to survive the ban on reading. A story that celebrates the love of books and childhood creativity in the face of rules.
What is it about?
Lili goes to the library every Friday—her favorite place—where she returns the five books she read during the week and takes out five new ones. However, the librarian, Agustina, enforces strict rules that Lili must follow. One day, upon arriving at the library, Lili discovers she only has four of the five books she borrowed. The fifth one has disappeared. As a consequence, she receives a penalty: one month without being able to check out books. The story follows Lili’s efforts to bypass this ban and find a way to keep reading, exploring her ingenuity and unconditional love for reading.
Main themes
- Love of reading and books
- Responsibility and the consequences of one's actions
- Childhood creativity and ingenuity in the face of rules
- Relationship between children and authority figures
- Life in the library as a space for discovery
Who is it recommended for?
This picture book is aimed at children aged 4 to 8 who are beginning to familiarize themselves with reading and libraries. It is also ideal for parents, educators, and librarians looking for a fun story that addresses children's relationship with books and rules. Young readers who love funny stories and endearing characters will find in Lili a heroine they can identify with.
What this book offers
- A relatable story that normalizes the love of reading from childhood
- A humorous approach to talking about responsibility and consequences
- Stimulates the imagination by showing how a child can solve an everyday problem
- Reinforces the value of libraries as spaces for learning and fun
- Illustrations that complement the narrative and enrich the reading experience
Technical specifications
- Author: HABA, ELENA
- Publisher: EDICIONES JAGUAR
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PICTURE BOOKS, PICTURE BOOKS: CHARACTER BOOKS, HUMOROUS STORIES (CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULT), LITERATURE, BOOKS AND WRITERS (CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULT)
- Collection: MIAU ALBUM INFANTIL
- Publication date: March 2026
- Number of pages: 32
- Weight: 375 g
Editorial review
LIBRARY MISSION is a picture book that connects naturally with young audiences by addressing a relatable situation: losing a borrowed book. The author, Elena Haba, constructs an agile and fun story that not only entertains but also invites reflection on responsibility and rules. The protagonist, Lili, is charismatic, and her ingenuity in circumventing the penalty keeps interest high until the end. It is a work recommended for families and schools that want to encourage reading habits from an early age, with a positive approach free of moralizing.