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88 pp.
| Little
| February, 2017
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TradeISBN 978-0-316-25853-1$14.99
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PaperISBN 978-0-316-25850-0$5.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-316-25852-4
(3)
1-3
Illustrated by
Angela Dominguez.
Lola has waited forever for a cat, and on the big day, she picks Jelly. But when Lola's brother Ben turns out to be allergic, Lola has to find a new home for her special friend. Lola's spunk and heart shine in this fourth book, which thoughtfully handles the delicate issue of pet loss. Black-and-white illustrations, diary entries, and letters are sprinkled throughout.
88 pp.
| Little
| January, 2016
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TradeISBN 978-0-316-25843-2$15.00
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EbookISBN 978-0-316-25839-5
(3)
1-3
Illustrated by
Angela Dominguez.
Jewish Latina American Lola (Lola Levine Is Not Mean!), seven, is excited for her class play until she freezes during tryouts and gets a (nonspeaking) role: Squirrel #2. During the performance, Lola must improvise with some help from her bubbe. Loud, spunky Lola will greatly appeal to readers who share her flair for the dramatic. Black-and-white illustrations, diary entries, and letters are sprinkled throughout.
85 pp.
| Little
| July, 2016
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TradeISBN 978-0-316-25844-9$9.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-316-25845-6
(3)
1-3
Illustrated by
Angela Dominguez.
In this third book, Lola is skeptical of pink-clad new girl Bella; they obviously have nothing in common. But some parental-arranged play dates have Lola trying ballet, Bella joining Lola on the soccer field, and the girls bonding over their Latina heritage. Lola's fans will applaud her trying something new and making a friend in the process. Black-and-white illustrations, diary entries, and letters are sprinkled throughout.
88 pp.
| Little
| November, 2015
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TradeISBN 978-0-316-25836-4$15.00
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EbookISBN 978-0-316-25838-8
(3)
1-3
Illustrated by
Angela Dominguez.
Lola Levine is a strong, independent, soccer-loving second grader. One day during recess she plays soccer a little too aggressively and hurts a classmate. She makes amends by writing entertaining, and heartfelt, notes. Lola, whose dad is Jewish American and mom is Catholic and from Peru, defies stereotypes and marches to her own drum. Spanish phrases and expressive black-and-white illustrations are sprinkled throughout.