New Releases by Anna McQuinn

Lola''s mommy is having another baby! In the latest Lola Reads book, join Lola and her growing family as they prepare to move into a larger space and settle into their new home. A sweet, early picture book for ages 2-5 to learn about how fun working together as a family can be while moving to a new home. A baby on the way means that Lola''s family will need a little more space! The family works together to pack up their things for moving day. Mommy sets up a color-coding system to organize the boxes with stickers, and Lola and Leo are a big help! Once everything is almost ready, they begin to say their goodbyes and leave a note for the new family. Then it''s time to move! Lola spends her first night in her new bedroom. Lola''s Moving Day is the 10th title in the much-loved Lola Reads series, as book-loving Lola continues to be curious about the world around her.

Lola''s younger brother Leo explores the tastes, colors, and cultures of a busy Saturday market in a new Leo Can! adventure board book! A great read aloud and perfect gift for babies and toddlers that explores new experiences in the city with mommy and son. Leo and Mommy enjoy a busy day shopping at the local Saturday market. They visit the colorful stands and greet each vendor. They smell Mr. Adam''s spices, taste honey buns made by Mommy''s friend Zora, and try Miss Fay''s body butter. When it''s time to leave, Mommy''s shopping bag is very heavy! A perfect day-in-the-life read-aloud for little ones, this playful spin-off of the bestselling Lola Reads series demystifies new experiences for babies and toddlers.

In the latest Lola Reads book, Lola learns about urban beekeeping in this simple and charming introduction to the importance of bees. 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! Lola Meets the Bees is the 8th title in the much-loved Lola Reads series, as book-loving Lola continues to be curious about the world around her.

Lola’s younger brother Leo is out to lunch with Daddy and Nana G in the latest Leo Can board book adventure! Leo can''t wait to go out to an Italian meal with Daddy, Nana G, and of course, Mr. Seahorse. Leo learns table manners, sits in a special chair, and uses the fancy hand dryer in the restroom. He doesn''t want the lettuce that comes with his dish, but not to worry! Daddy and Mr. Seahorse eat it instead. When lunch is done, Leo thanks their server for a wonderful meal. A perfect day-in-the-life read-aloud for little ones, this playful spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series demystifies new experiences for babies and toddlers.

Zeki is going out for lunch with Daddy and Nana G. He has been playing ''restaurant'' with his toys, so he knows how to behave. At the restaurant, Zeki sits in a special chair, chooses what to eat and waits very nicely for Bruno to bring the food. And there''s mango gelato for desert - what could be better.

Age range 10 months+ Zeki and Daddy are off on a hike! They explore the trail, from tall trees to tiny leaves and everything in between. Zeki gets up close to nature - he finds smooth stones, delicate feathers and slow snails! An exciting day of discoveries and an energetic companion to Zeki Goes to the Park.

Lola’s younger brother Leo is on an exploration-filled day hiking with Dad in this latest Leo Can series board book! Leo is ready to hike. He and Daddy head out on the trail, observing all the wildlife along the way. They see tall trees, tiny flowers, and even some crawling bugs. Soon Leo is determined to explore on his own, following a busy bee and lingering to look at a slow worm. By the end of the hike, both explorers are tired, happy, and ready to return another day! A perfect day-in-the-life read-aloud for little ones, this playful spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight.

Amanhã é o primeiro dia de aula de Lulu na escola! E ela precisa arrumar sua nova mochila para deixar tudo pronto. Todos precisam acordar bem cedinho para o grande dia. Na escola ela vai aprender muitas coisas, conhecer novos amigos e novas brincadeiras. Você também quer conhecer a escola de Lulu?

Leo, Lola’s little brother, is back with a fun-filled day with Mom at the park! A perfect everyday read-aloud for little ones, this playful spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo is hot hot hot! So he and Mommy head to the park to cool down. There they meet up with Leo’s friend Yu and her mommy. The two toddlers dig in the sandbox, have fun on the swings, eat a picnic, and play on the splash pad to cool off. Vibrant art with warm and cool colors supports the underlying theme of a day full of hot and cold.

Age range 0+ It''s hot! hot! hot! Zeki and Mummy are off to the park to cool down. They meet up with Zeki''s friend Yu and her mummy. Zeki and Yu play, dig in the sandbox, play on the splash pad and have a picnic. A perfect summer celebration, an energetic companion to Zeki Hikes with Daddy.

Age range 0 to 3 Lulu loves stories - and the books she reads inspire her to be many things: from a fairy to a farmer, a mummy to a monster, a tiger to a tiny pilot...

In the latest Lola Reads book, Lola welcomes a special visitor—her grandmother Nana-Bibi! Lola''s grandmother is coming to visit, and Lola can''t wait for all the family fun. Nana-Bibi will stay in Lola''s room, so Lola gets to sleep on a special blow-up bed. The family spends the week doing different activities, like shopping for presents for family back in Tanzania, having dance parties, and making special mandazi doughnuts. Nana-Bibi and Lola share a special time as Nana-Bibi remembers all the things she used to do with her nana. This multigenerational celebration of grandmas, moms, and grandaughters will reassure all children preparing for a visit from a faraway relative.

Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Mommy and Leo Loves Daddy, is back in a new good-morning story that wakes his whole body up! Perfect for establishing morning routines, this sweet companion to Leo, Sleep Tight! and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo has had a big sleep, and it is time to get ready for the day. He wakes up with a morning routine focused on his head, shoulders, knees, and toes until he is energized and ready for anything!

Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Mommy and Leo Loves Daddy, is back in a new bedtime story that helps him to relax using all five senses! Perfect for establishing nighttime routines, this sweet companion to Leo, Rise and Shine! and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo had a long day, and it is time to get ready for bed. He slows things down with a bedtime routine focused on his five senses until he is relaxed and ready to snuggle.

In the latest Lola Reads book, Lola has a new adventure with her cousin Hani: her very first sleepover! 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! A reassuring read for children preparing for their own sleepover adventures.

Age range 3+ Lulu is excited about her first sleepover at cousin Hani''s house. She chooses what to bring then off she goes. The day with Hani is packed! They play in the garden and make water pictures. After lunch, (when Lulu tries cucumbers for the first time!) they dress up and watch a movie. When it''s time for bed, Auntie Almaz shares a special story about when she and Lulu''s daddy were little. Sleepovers are an important rite of passage for young children who will be reassured by this gentle story and will love watching the little cousins play together.

Age range 3+ When Lulu reads Mary, Mary Quite Contrary in a book of garden poems, she wants to grow some flowers herself. Being Lulu, she has to do some research first. She gets gardening books, chooses the best flowers to grow, buys seeds and plants them. Then she has to wait... While she is waiting she makes a flower book, collects silver bells, beads and shells to decorate the garden like the rhyme and even makes a ''Mary Mary'' doll! When her flowers have grown, she bakes some cupcakes and invites her friends to see it. Whew! ''The book provides a wonderful source of ideas for indoor and outdoor activities for pre-school children. What will Lulu think of next asks the final spread-- we can''t wait to find out! A wonderful book to share.'' -- Books for Keeps

Age range 0 to 3 Share the delight of a day with Zeki and his daddy! From when he wakes up in the morning, Zeki and his daddy fill their days with tickles, pancakes, dancing, playing and reading. And when it''s time to sleep, Daddy''s hugs are the snuggliest. This sweet companion to Zeki Loves Mummy is a perfect celebration of daddy love for every day -- as well as for special days like Father''s Day.

Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure with Mommy! Perfect for Mother''s Day or every day, this sweet companion to Leo Loves Daddy and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo and Mommy love to build forts, do yoga, and make splashy art together. At the end of the day, Mommy''s hugs are the comfiest.

Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure with Daddy! Perfect for Father''s Day or every day, this sweet companion to Leo Loves Mommy and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series celebrates the love between young children and their dads. Leo and Daddy love to make pancakes for breakfast, dance to the beat, and go to the park together. When it''s time to sleep, Daddy''s hugs are the snuggliest.

Age range 0 to 3 Share the delight of a day with Zeki and his mummy! From when he wakes up in the morning, Zeki and his mummy fill their days with giggling, building dens, yoga, cycling, snacking, splashy painting and reading. At the end of the day, Mummy''s hugs are the comfiest. This sweet companion to Zeki Loves Daddy is a perfect celebration of mother love for every day - as well as for special days like Mother''s Day.

Age range 3+ Zeki is never daunted by new experiences. Daddy and Mummy prepared him well, so he''s excited to show the doctor all the things he can do now he''s a big boy: drinking from a cup, standing, clapping, playing, eating and being ever so brave. He well deserves the book and sticker he gets at the end for being such a good boy! ''I think this book is brilliant and we are all pleased to have been introduced to Zeki. It is a book that explores new experiences in a very inviting and simple way, embracing the diverse world in which we live in.'' -- Mama Filz, Book Blog

Os preparativos de Lulu e sua família para a chegada do seu irmãozinho Zeca, e o hábito da leitura ajudando Lulu a se conectar com ele. Sempre que seu irmão chora, Lulu, que ama ler livros, tem a solução: quando ele está chateado, ela lê uma história engraçada pra ele; quando ele precisa tirar uma soneca, ela lê sua melhor história de ninar e canta pra ele; e quando ele chora durante o banho, ela lê para ele sua história preferida sobre patinhos. Felizmente, Zeca dorme bastante, então isso dá tempo a ela pras suas próprias leituras.

In this Lola Reads picture book, learn about the library, checking out books, and story time with Lola, as she discovers the joy of reading! Every Tuesday Lola and her mommy go to the library. Lola meets her friends there. They share books and don''t have to be quiet all the time. The nice librarian tells stories. There is a big machine that buzzes Lola''s books in and out, and she can take any books she wants home with her. Lola and her mommy always stop for a treat on the way home. No wonder Lola loves the library. This gentle story of growing with books encourages little ones to discover the joy of reading as well as getting them ready and excited to visit the library. The Lola Reads series celebrates family time and togetherness through reading, special activities, and new adventures.

Bookworms big and small will be charmed by lovable Lola in this delightful sequel to LOLA AT THE LIBRARY that celebrates imagination and the love of reading. Lola loves to go to the library with her daddy. Every night she reads a new story, and the next day, she acts it out. One day she''s a fairy princess, the next day she goes on a trip to Lagos! She becomes a tiger, a farmer, a pilot. . . . what will Lola be next? Children and adults will love following along with Lola''s adventures. LOLA LOVES STORIES is a wonderful introduction to the power of reading and how it can inspire young minds at the earliest ages.

¡Ahora disponible en español! Lola se prepara para una nueva y emocionante aventura: ¡su primer día de escuela! Una lectura alegre y alentadora que deja de lado todo mito sobre el preescolar y el jardín de infantes. Desde la noche anterior, Lola y su familia se preparan para el primer día de escuela. Al día siguiente se levantan temprano, se toman fotos y salen para la escuela. Allí, Lola pone sus cosas en un lugar especial, escoge actividades para hacer, lee, juega y toma la merienda. Sin darse cuenta, ya es hora de cantar la canción de despedida y de ir corriendo a los brazos de mamá, que la espera con mucho cariño. * Now in Spanish--Lola is excited to embark on a new adventure, her first day of school! * A comforting, cheerful read that demystifies the school day for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Lola and her family prepare for the first day of school the night before, then get up early, take pictures, and head to class. Lola puts her things in her cubby, chooses her activities, reads, plays, and has a snack. Before she knows it, it''s time to sing the good-bye song and rush into Mommy''s arms for a warm reunion.