# Lost in the Library: A Story of Patience & Fortitude - Hardcover

by **Josh Funk** (Author), **Stevie Lewis** (Illustrator)

**Steadfast Fortitude and curious Patience are waiting every morning to greet visitors of the Library.**

That is until, one early morning, when Fortitude finds Patience is missing. The city is about to awake, and the lions absolutely must be in their places before the sun rises. Now, Fortitude must abandon his own post to find his best friend in the Library's labyrinthine halls.

With Josh Funk's clever rhymes and Steview Lewis' vibrant art, _Lost in the Library_ introduces young readers to a pair of unforgettable lions, as well as the famed New York Public Library, and includes bonus material loaded with facts about Patience, Fortitude, and the NYPL's history.

### Author Biography

**Josh Funk** is the author of several books including _Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast_, _It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk_, and _How to Code a Sandcastle_. Although he is allergic to cats, Patience and Fortitude have fur made of marble and caused no problems in the writing of this book.

**Stevie Lewis** lives on the road, furthering her passion for climbing, art, and the outdoors. She gathers inspiration from a variety of places, be it climbing in the high desert in central Oregon, hiking in the wilderness of Alaska, or sharing laughs with fellow travelers around a campfire. After working for four years in animation, she now illustrates children's books and creates art based on her travels.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 10.2 x 10.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** August 28, 2018

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Lost in the Library: A Story of Patience & Fortitude

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 3.8

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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