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Ronan the Librarian Hardcover – Picture Book, April 21, 2020

by Tara Luebbe (Author), Becky Cattie (Author), Victoria Maderna (Illustrator)

4.7 184 ratings

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This humorous picture book from sister duo Tara Luebbe and Becky Cattie and illustrator Victoria Maderna follows Ronan the Barbarian as he he grows from being just a rough-and-tumble warrior to Ronan the Librarian--a rough-and-tumble warrior who loves books.

Ronan was a mighty barbarian.
He invaded. He raided. And back home, he traded.
He always found the greatest treasures.
Until one day, Ronan found something no barbarian wants:
A BOOK.

At first, his fellow barbarians are skeptical of his newfound passion for reading, but in the end, even they aren't immune to the charms of a good book.

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"Uff da! Go berserk! Read this book!" ― Kirkus Reviews

"A bushy-bearded fractured history capable of tickling the funny bones of bookworms and reluctant readers." ― Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Tara Luebbe is a former children's bookstore owner who lives in Fort Mill, South Carolina, with her three boys and husband. In her free time, she can be found reading and discussing all things Star Wars with her kids.

Tara and her sister, Becky Cattie, discovered their love for books early on. Together, they have written picture books including I Am Famous and Shark Nate-O.

Becky Cattie is a creative recruiter with a background in reality TV casting. She currently lives in Chicago, where she spends her free time bowling and eating sushi.

Becky and her sister, Tara Luebbe, discovered their love for books early on. Together, they have written picture books including I Am Famous and Shark Nate-O.

Victoria Maderna is an Argentinian illustrator working mainly in children's publishing and fantasy tabletop games. She owns far too many books and is fond of bushy beards, but she strongly prefers sharp pencils to sharp axes. Victoria lives in Spain with her bushy-bearded husband.

She is the illustrator of Ronan the Librarian, Adventure Time: Beginning of the End #1, and Little Miss Sunshine: Here Comes the Sun, among many other books.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Roaring Brook Press (April 21, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250189217
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250189219
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD400L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - Preschool
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.86 x 0.38 x 11.37 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #705,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,026 in Children’s Books about Libraries & Reading
- #2,486 in Children's Siblings Books (Books)
- #11,451 in Children's Humor

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In her previous life, Tara Luebbe owned a childrens' toy and book store in Atlanta, which was a catalyst for writing her own books.
She is a graduate of the University of Dayton – Go Flyers. Tara is obsessed with Star Wars and subversive picture books. She lives with her husband and three boys in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
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Becky has always had a flair for the dramatic and loves all things entertainment—especially character-driven narratives. Becky was a casting producer for reality TV shows like NBC’s America’s Got Talent, ABC’s Extreme Makeover and E!’s The Simple Life in Los Angeles.
She has a drama degree from the University of Georgia – Go Dawgs!
She is currently a marketing and creative recruiter residing in Chicago, Illinois. She can be found going to the theater, eating too much sushi and spoiling her nephews. She is a member of SCBWI Illinois.
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Customers find the book wonderful and a worthwhile addition to any library. They find the humor funny and clever, reminding them about the importance of reading. The story is described as good, engaging, and sweet. The illustrations are described as cute and fantastic.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and a worthwhile addition to libraries and school collections. It's a fun read and a reminder about the importance of reading. The book is described as humorous and wise, making it suitable for both home and library use.

"This book is wonderful! Brilliant word choices that bring this world to life and make us laugh out loud...." Read more

"...staying at home with a stack of books or as the perfect addition to any school or public library!" Read more

"...providing opportunities to describe vikings, raiding and treasures." Read more

"...Definitely a worthy addition to any library :)" Read more

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Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it funny and clever, with a fun take on the importance of literacy and libraries. The text is paired with colorful illustrations, making it a good read for kids. Readers appreciate Ronan's love of books and learning.

"...Brilliant word choices that bring this world to life and make us laugh out loud...." Read more

"...Loved it so much, I had to buy a personal copy! Funny and clever, love it!!" Read more

"...The pictures are awesome and my kids love pointing out all the details. Highly recommended." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story and illustrations. They find it clever, funny, and easy to follow. The concept is appealing and the story flows smoothly for them.

"...Loved it so much, I had to buy a personal copy! Funny and clever, love it!!" Read more

"...It's a great read, easy for parents and the whole story flows together nicely...." Read more

"Full of rhythm and puny cleverness, this tale of a new kind of Viking conquest will have little and big reader alike rolling in laughs and running..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the engaging text and artwork in this book. It teaches kids that reading is fun and inspiring. The story emphasizes the magic of literacy and its power to change lives. Readers say it's a great read aloud for any story time, and a great book for reluctant readers who love action and adventure. They appreciate the brilliant word choices that bring the world to life.

"This book is wonderful! Brilliant word choices that bring this world to life and make us laugh out loud...." Read more

"...It's a great read, easy for parents and the whole story flows together nicely...." Read more

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"...The perfect book for a resistant reader emphasizes the magic of literacy and its power to change a community and its culture for the better!..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the illustrations. They find them cute and fantastic, with many Easter-themed pictures.

"...the goat eating the books and his fuzzy boar slippers— the illustrations are fantastic with lots of little Easter egg surprises. UFF DA!..." Read more

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For kids who love fantasy and action AND reading
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2020
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This book is wonderful! Brilliant word choices that bring this world to life and make us laugh out loud. My 3 y/o daughter is in love with Ronan As a character and has asked to read it daily since it arrived. She calls him the bad guy (Raiding barbarian) who's a good guy (a librarian). She loves the goat eating the books and his fuzzy boar slippers— the illustrations are fantastic with lots of little Easter egg surprises. UFF DA! Get this book! Would be a great book for reluctant readers who love action and adventure.

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Kimberly
Awesome book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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I work at my public library, and saw this book get checked in, and took a minute to read it. Loved it so much, I had to buy a personal copy! Funny and clever, love it!!

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Michael
Perfect for 5 year old
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2023
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I was trying to add some new books to my kids collection and stumbled across this. It's a great read, easy for parents and the whole story flows together nicely. The pictures are awesome and my kids love pointing out all the details. Highly recommended.

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Very cute
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2023
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Funny book for kids and the joy of reading

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Maura Enright
If you have a grandchild named Ronan..
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023
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If you have a grandchild named Ronan, buy thus book . It's really quite funny.

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Amy Harding
Rollicking Viking fun with powerful message!
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020
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Full of rhythm and puny cleverness, this tale of a new kind of Viking conquest will have little and big reader alike rolling in laughs and running to set up a library of their own! The perfect book for a resistant reader emphasizes the magic of literacy and its power to change a community and its culture for the better! It’s timely publication is perfect for staying at home with a stack of books or as the perfect addition to any school or public library!

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Ronan Invaded...and Raided...and Read...Uff Da!
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2020
"Ronan was a mighty barbarian---a leader of his people.
He invaded.
He raided.
And back home, he traded....
Until one raid went horribly wrong.
'What's this?' he roared. 'This is worthless.'"

What was Ronan to do? He'd found a chest of books. Barbarians didn't read books. Then he gave a book a try, and he discovered they were oddly compelling. It did not take long, and Ronan was obsessed with books. And he decided it was time to share books with his world.

Nothing warms the heart of this librarian like a book about books, a book that reveals the delights of reading to a non-reading sector of the world, a book like Ronan the Librarian. And who better to convert to the joys of books than barbarians.

Uff da!

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The Barbarian shares my grandies' love for books!
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020
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Grandsons love the Barbarians who loot and pillage, but in a turn of events, Ronan brings back books and wants the others in his village to share his love for reading. Great story, great pictures.

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