Read Lola Read
“I have this little sister, Lola…”
In 2001, author Lauren Childs penned the first Charlie and Lola book. Since then, she’s gone on to author a number of books as well as a Charlie and Lola series for the BBC and DVD.
My kids are hooked and I am glad. The Charlie and Lola series is witty and well-written. The illustrations are terrific. Best of all, as in any good book, is the central story. Charlie and Lola are siblings. Charlie is 7 and Lola is 4. And gasp, they get along. In that way, it’s a wonderful example for children about not always agreeing but always working it out and remaining friends.
Here’s the list of Charlie and Lola books out currently:
I haven’t read them all (I think I’m missing three). My plan is to review each of them separately but I wanted to give you a preview of things to come. Pick one up yourself at the store and give it a go!
PS - Once you start reading, I dare you to try without a British accent! It’s nearly impossible. As for me? I now sound like Madonna.
Charlie and Lola, Lauren Childs, BBC
February 19th, 2007 at 10:08 am
Love these books - and yes, while reviewing your listing of the different titles, I had to “read” them in my “Charlie & Lola accent.”
February 20th, 2007 at 2:17 am
Sounds brilliant!
February 20th, 2007 at 10:02 am
I LOVE those Lauren Child books…even at the age of 50+, I buy them, read them, enjoy them then pass them on to “another” kid or the library.
bobbi c.
August 2nd, 2007 at 4:08 pm
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