Children see busy grown-ups all around them every day and this enlightening series explains what it is they’re actually doing, clearly and in a way that will be interesting to young readers. We see Rita the librarian getting ready for a party to celebrate the library’s birthday, reading books about parties to a group of young library users. She also shares a cake with them, then helps reluctant reader Evan find a book he really likes. Back pages explain in words and pictures what else Rita will do in her day’s work and lists the equipment she uses, while a section called Next Steps prompts further discussion and discovery. ~Andrea Reece
In this story, Rita the librarian has to organise the library's birthday party, as well as finding the perfect story for each child to enjoy reading. Next Steps are included at the back of the book to prompt further discussion and develop vocabulary. More information is provided about the Busy People and the type of equipment they need as well as the characters that work alongside them.
Lucy Cuthew is an editor and author who specialises in picture books. Her published books (written under her pen name, Lucy M George) include Back to School Tortoise and The Snow Queen.
She has twin sons of her own called Felix and Hamish.
