Lola wants a cat, but Mommy says taking care of a pet is a lot of work. So Lola does her homework. At the library she finds books about cats and pet care and she and Mommy learn as much as they can. She pretends her stuffed kitty is real and practices taking care of it. When the time comes, Lola is allowed to pick out her new friend at an animal shelter. With patience and care, her kitten settles in at home.
Lola is a book-loving favorite, and this delightful story is a new treasure in the series.
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“The simple, understated text hits just the right note for young children…Lola and her parents stand in for every family that prepares for a new pet in a sensible, empathetic way…[and] with consideration for the animal’s point of view.”
— Booklist
“Many readers will surely appreciate the plot line of shelter-animal pet adoption…Sure to appeal to young animal lovers of all kinds and especially to feline fanciers.”
— Kirkus Reviews"This isn’t just a sweet story about a little girl working hard to get a pet. It’s also about responsibility…Lola is a cute and lovable character to whom children can relate…A solid introduction to pet ownership.”
— School Library Journal"This isn’t just a sweet story about a little girl working hard to get a pet. It’s also about responsibility…Lola is a cute and lovable character to whom children can relate…A solid introduction to pet ownership.”
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Anna McQuinn has worked in children’s books for more than twenty-five years as an editor, publisher, and writer. She has written more than twenty books for children, including the Lola series and books about Lola’s baby brother, Leo.
Channie Waites is an actress and narrator. Her reading of Victoria Bond and T. R. Simon’s book Zora and Me earned her a 2010 Best Voice Award in children and family listening from AudioFile magazine. She has received a total of four AudioFile Earphones Awards.