[LM_NET] Why lions at the NYC library?

[Carol Van Brocklin <crucena@MOZCOM.COM>]

Hello Everyone:
    Well, after reading "Lion in the LIbrary" to several classes now and
discussing the fact that there were stone lions in front of the
library in New York City, I have been asked several times "Why?"
     A quick internet search with the kids have given us their names
(Patience and Fortitude) but we have not found out why they were put
there in the first place. If anyone knows the answer just off the top
of their heads, please let me know. I don't want anyone to lose sleep
over this or spend a huge amount of time searching, but it would be
fun for the kids to know.

Thanks!

Carol Van Brocklin
Librarian
Faith Academy-Davao
Davao City, Philippines

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