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    I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy

    Author Mychal Threets On Tour
    Illustrated by Lorraine Nam
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    RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
    On sale Feb 03, 2026 | 40 Pages | 9798217026043
    Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
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    Dubbed "the Internet's librarian"— and now host of the relaunched Reading Rainbow — Mychal Threets invites all to take a look and find themselves at the library! Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for the first time.

    Welcome to the library!

    It’s a place just for you! There are activities, movies, games, and SO. MANY. STORIES. Best of all, it’s a place where you will always belong.

    Take a tour of the library with the internet’s favorite librarian, Mychal Threets! This heartwarming debut picture book from Mychal extends an invitation to anyone who could use a little library joy and a reminder that libraries are for everyone.
    ★ "A book that embraces libraries and patrons everywhere, meant to be enjoyed and shared." —School Library Journal, starred review

    "Threets provides a perfect read-aloud for before, during, or after a library visit....In this well-considered tale, library joy is simple, and library joy is real." —Kirkus Reviews

    "[An] affectionate picture book....embracing readers and suggesting that among a library’s greatest treasures are the people who find their place within its walls." —Publishers Weekly

    "Undoubtedly, this will be a hit for storytimes in libraries hoping to advertise what they bring to the table in the twenty-first century, while instilling all the joy." —Booklist
    Mychal Threets is a librarian and literacy advocate named one of Time’s 100 most influential creators. Online, he shares videos of affirmations to assure people that their mental health always matters, and he encourages everyone to know they belong at the library. A former PBS kid himself, Mychal is proud to serve as PBS resident librarian. This is his first book. His cats, Machine Gun Kitty and Kissin’ Kat Barlow, did not help at all, but he still appreciates them. View titles by Mychal Threets
    Lorraine Nam based the art in this book on the happy memories of the many libraries she visited as a library kid. Now she is a library grown-up who has even illustrated a few picture books. She is the illustrator of Look Up with Me, Wei Skates On, Your House Is Not Just a House, and the Play with Me board book series. Lorraine lives and works in New York City. View titles by Lorraine Nam

    Classroom Activities for I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy

    Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

    (Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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    Dubbed "the Internet's librarian"— and now host of the relaunched Reading Rainbow — Mychal Threets invites all to take a look and find themselves at the library! Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for the first time.

    Welcome to the library!

    It’s a place just for you! There are activities, movies, games, and SO. MANY. STORIES. Best of all, it’s a place where you will always belong.

    Take a tour of the library with the internet’s favorite librarian, Mychal Threets! This heartwarming debut picture book from Mychal extends an invitation to anyone who could use a little library joy and a reminder that libraries are for everyone.

    Reviews

    ★ "A book that embraces libraries and patrons everywhere, meant to be enjoyed and shared." —School Library Journal, starred review

    "Threets provides a perfect read-aloud for before, during, or after a library visit....In this well-considered tale, library joy is simple, and library joy is real." —Kirkus Reviews

    "[An] affectionate picture book....embracing readers and suggesting that among a library’s greatest treasures are the people who find their place within its walls." —Publishers Weekly

    "Undoubtedly, this will be a hit for storytimes in libraries hoping to advertise what they bring to the table in the twenty-first century, while instilling all the joy." —Booklist

    Author

    Mychal Threets is a librarian and literacy advocate named one of Time’s 100 most influential creators. Online, he shares videos of affirmations to assure people that their mental health always matters, and he encourages everyone to know they belong at the library. A former PBS kid himself, Mychal is proud to serve as PBS resident librarian. This is his first book. His cats, Machine Gun Kitty and Kissin’ Kat Barlow, did not help at all, but he still appreciates them. View titles by Mychal Threets
    Lorraine Nam based the art in this book on the happy memories of the many libraries she visited as a library kid. Now she is a library grown-up who has even illustrated a few picture books. She is the illustrator of Look Up with Me, Wei Skates On, Your House Is Not Just a House, and the Play with Me board book series. Lorraine lives and works in New York City. View titles by Lorraine Nam

    Guides

    Classroom Activities for I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy

    Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

    (Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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