Rosalind Beardshaw

Every Tuesday Lola and her mother visit their local library to return and check out books, attend story readings, and share a special treat.

More than anything Lola would like a cat, but first she must learn how to care for it.

Lola reads story books to her new baby brother Leo, and even though Mommy and Daddy are busy, they still have time to read to Lola at bedtime.

"From jungle trails to starlit skies, the world has so many wonders for a baby animal to explore. And their proud parents will be there to help and encourage them every step of the way." --back cover

"Sometimes good manners can be a tiny bit tricky. Dragon demonstrates what it means to have good manners when she goes to visit"--Provided by publisher.

"Mabel’s family is letting her pick what kind of pet to get, and she is determined to find the very BEST one. 'Any pet you like delivered to your door,' promises the sign. But what if the ants are too tiny, the hyenas too giggly, the owl too loud? What if the snake almost strangles Granddad and the skunk wants to spray the baby? None of the pets she tries out seems like the right fit. Readers will love following through several comical reveals until...

"Lola is buzzing with excitement! She is off to visit beekeeper Zora and meet her honeybees. At Zora's, Lola goes up to the roof to see the hives. Lola wears a special suit so she can get up close. She sees the queen bee, the workers, and the baby bees. She even gets to taste the honey Zora's bees have made. Now Lola wants to help bees, so she plants some seeds at home. In no time at all, many kinds of bees visit her little wild space!" --publisher's...

"Lola has been to her cousin Hani's house many times, but she's never spent the night until now. With a well-stocked suitcase in tow, she and Daddy head to Hani's house. The two girls play, build, dress up, and try new things together before settling in for the night. After French toast breakfast the next morning, Daddy picks Lola up. It was the best sleepover ever. Maybe next time, Hani can stay at Lola's house!" --publisher's website

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text reveal that whether one is feeling frightened, grumpy, or shy, three special words can make things better.