Greeters? "Hello, fellow reader! Pick a book, any book. Or, we can suggest one for you, if you'd like?" That's the duck talking.
The dragon? I'd like to say he'd caution you against dog-earring favorite pages, but I do that myself. He may look somewhat goofy, but he does have teeth and fire at hand--as do most books, the ones worth your time; or they should do, if you're lucky.
Welcome to the Gates of Ivory and Horn.
Self-Portrait #50: sculpture mix; blue (with a bit of green) glazing, layered.
Green Dragon (Somewhat Goofy): sculpture mix; green glazing, layered.