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Age Range
3 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2026-02-03
Page Count
32
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9798217026029
Themes
books & libraries
imagination

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

Written by Mychal Threets and Illustrated by Lorraine Nam

Step inside the library with Mychal Threets, the internet’s beloved librarian and host of the relaunched Reading Rainbow. This heartwarming picture book invites children to explore a space filled with books, movies, games, and endless stories. Perfect for both first-time visitors and regular library-goers, it celebrates the joy of discovering new worlds, learning, and belonging. With this debut, Mychal reminds young readers that the library is a place for everyone—a welcoming space to imagine, play, and grow.

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Age Range
3 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2026-02-03
Page Count
32
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9798217026029
Themes
books & libraries
imagination
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