AnnaLeigh and the Library of Hidden Treasures

Synopsis: 
When Annaleigh steps into the Cedarville Library, she never expects to see a bespectacled elephant holding a book. But when Eleanor, the library’s magical Storykeeper, disappears, Annaleigh and her friend Riley set off on an adventure through swirling aisles and skies filled with story gems. Guided by Eleanor, the girls discover that the greatest treasures are in the stories themselves. 

Why am I the one to tell this story?
Annaleigh and the Library of Hidden Treasures is a whimsical adventure that celebrates imagination, friendship, and the magic found in libraries. I wrote this especially for Literary Night as the elementary school counselor. For each class, I read this story, discussed how to select a library book, and encouraged students to imagine their reactions to seeing a magical elephant. 

How it begins: 

End Pages:[Illustration: Characters peek from book lined shelves]

PAGES 3-4  TITLE SPREAD
Annaleigh and the Library of Hidden Treasures
By: Rhonda Brown


PAGE 5
The Cedarville Library smelled of stories, 
turning pages, and ink-whispered  adventures.
Tiny gems twinkled in the sunlight between the shelves.
Annaleigh took two small steps inside.
The air inside tingled with magic. 
Annaleigh gasped. 

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Shimmering in the sunlight stood an elephant, 
wearing glasses and holding a book!
She winked, then,
Poof!	
The elephant disappeared. 
Annaleigh peered down every aisle.
Ahh, there…