A Starlit Trip to the Library | Picture Book for Kids Ages 4–8 | Library Adventure, Storytime, and Friendship

Sail under the stars and embark on a magical library adventure in A Starlit Trip to the Library, the twinkling sequel to How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read.

One gentle summer evening, Julia is camping in the forest with her animal friends, eagerly anticipating storytime by the campfire. But when she discovers she forgot her book, will the friends make it to Bertrand, the book-loving bear’s secret reading spot?

Filled with enchanting illustrations, heartwarming storytelling, and a love of libraries, this picture book is perfect for young readers who cherish books, friendship, and nighttime adventures.

Key Features:

1. Library & Storytime Adventure – A captivating journey celebrating the magic of reading, libraries, and librarians.
2. Perfect for Ages 4–8 (Pre-K to Grade 3) – Ideal for read-aloud sessions, classroom storytime, or independent exploration.
3. Beautiful Illustrations & Poetic Storytelling – Vivid, enchanting visuals and lyrical text spark imagination.
4. Bonus Lullaby Included – Features lyrics and a link to “Julia’s Song,” a calming original lullaby by SPLASH’N BOOTS.
5. Encourages Love of Reading & Friendship – Inspires children to value books, library adventures, and meaningful friendships.

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Juliana Léveillé-Trudel co-authored with Andrew Katz the first installment of Julia’s adventures, How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to read (2018). She is also a novelist (Nirliit, La Peuplade, 2015), a playwright, and a founder of the Productions de Brousse. Her work has been translated into English, Spanish, Icelandic, Danish, and Basque. She splits her time between Montreal and the countryside of her childhood, surrounded by forests, animals, and books.
Andrew Katz teaches Children’s Literature and Creative Writing at Dawson College in Montreal, and in 2013 he won his school’s Director General’s Award for Teaching Excellence. His first picture book, How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read, co-written with Juliana Léveillé-Trudel, was nominated for the 2020 Prix Peuplier, an Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading award. He is also the author of I Just Want to Be Super!

Joseph Sherman is a Gemini award-winning children’s animation series director, with 30 years of experience in the design and production of animated series, motion graphics, and print illustrations.