IPhoto library file kind not correct

Hi, my iPhoto library works fine when opening etc., but ive noticed that for some reason it is not showing the new palm tree picture as an icon - probably because the file kind is "package" rather than "iPhoto Library". Im sure it updated to the new iphoto 11 (ver 9) format when I first opened it in the upgrade, but even though it all works fine - it worries me that it doesnt seem to be fully converted. I checked the package contents and compared to another (correctly displaying) library and they look identical bar for the fact it is missing the PkgInfo file in the contents folder. Is this significant?
Can some one suggest how to correct the file kind so it displays correctly!?
Many Thanks,
Rich.

Try one more thing: make a temporary, backup copy (if you don't already have a backup copy) of the library and apply the two fixes below in order as needed:
Fix #1
Launch iPhoto with the Command+Option keys held down and rebuild the library.
Select the options identified in the screenshot.
Check to see if the library's icon has returned.
Fix #2
Using iPhoto Library Manager to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
Download iPhoto Library Manager and launch.
Click on the Add Library button, navigate to your Home/Pictures folder and select your iPhoto Library folder.
Now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the File ➙ Rebuild Library menu option
In the next window name the new library and select the location you want it to be placed.
Click on the Create button.
Note: This creates a new library based on the LIbraryData.xml file in the library and will recover Events, Albums, keywords, titles and comments but not books, calendars or slideshows. The original library will be left untouched for further attempts at fixing the problem or in case the rebuilt library is not satisfactory.
Check the icon again.

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Click to view full size
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