Lola at the Library

July 1, 2006
PreS -Lola loves Tuesdays because that is the day she and her mother go to the library. Everything about the trip is an exciting adventure -from packing her backpack with books and her all-important library card, to storytimes and singing, to choosing new books and the walk home, when they always stop for a special treat. But the best time of all is when Mommy reads her a story at bedtime. Simple text and large, bright acrylic illustrations of this engaging African-American child make this selection just right for sharing. Perfect for instilling a love of libraries and books in the youngest patrons, it -s a winner." -Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY"

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January 1, 2007
In this amiable picture book, Lola and her mother visit the public library each Tuesday for a morning of stories, songs, and book borrowing. A snack at a cafe and the walk home complete the ritual. Beardshaw's cozy paintings, with their soft edges and bright colors, convey Lola's love for her mother and their library visits.

(Copyright 2007 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)