"Two children will never be the same again after the war that claimed their father's life. One day, while wandering the crumbling streets of Munich, they follow a line of people entering a building, thinking there may be free food inside. Instead, they discover a large room full of children's books. They then meet the book lady who encourages them to read and come back as much as they want. This lady will have a big impact on their lives, even more than they could have imagined. This album, written by Kathy Stinson, is based on the life of Jella Lepman, founder of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) and the International Youth Library. Lepman's collection of worldwide children's books traveled throughout Germany after World War II, hoping to build "bridges of understanding" between countries. Illustrated by Quebecer Marie Lafrance, this book carries a message filled with humanity that still resonates today."--