Most Popular Books by Anna McQuinn

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.

While helping with the arrival of new spring lambs on the farm, Colm comes up with a way to help a little lamb who has become separated from its mother.

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.

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.

Lisa is tasked with bringing Maeve, her family''s misbehaving calf, to the village show in order to compete for a prize.

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!

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 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.

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.

¡Ahora disponible en español! Lola vive una nueva aventura con su prima Hani: ¡su primera pijamada! Now in Spanish! Lola has a new adventure with her cousin Hani—her very first sleepover! Lola ha ido muchas veces a la casa de su prima Hani, pero es la primera vez que pasará la noche allí. Las dos niñas juegan, crean, se disfrazan y hacen cosas nuevas antes de irse a dormir. A la mañana siguiente, después de desayunar tostadas francesas, Papá recoge a Lola. Fue la mejor pijamada de la historia. Quizá la próxima vez, Hani pueda quedarse en casa de Lola. Una lectura reconfortante para niños que se preparan para sus propias aventuras en pijamas. Lola has been to her cousin Hani''s house many times, but she''s never spent the night until now. 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+ 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 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.

When Sylvie cannot fall asleep and her mother suggests that she try counting sheep, the sheep do not cooperate.

Monifa met Mei Jing on the first day of school and they''ve been best friends ever since. The girls have much in common, from their love of arts and crafts to their dream of becoming veterinarians. Monifa thinks Mei Jing''s family customs are pretty neat, too, like getting red envelopes for Chinese New Year and eating with chopsticks.

Piggy likes to play in mud, kitty likes to hide in trees, puppy likes to dig for bones -- just like their mommies! Touch and feel their mommies'' furs as you say good night to each, but don''t forget that the best mommy of all is just like you!

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.

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 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.

In this book, Joseph tells us about all the things he and his friend, Jamal, like to to do - growing up together, they have lots in common, However, when Joseph visits Jamal''s home he discovers that families that come from other places do some things very differently.

Small children will have tremendous fun with this cuddly cloth timepiece, which shows each important moment in a young child''s day.

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+ 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+ 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

Count five little piggies on your fingers and toes. Lift the flaps and find out what each busy little piggy is up to, whether it''s shopping, cleaning, cooking, painting-or coming back to a special surprise!

Lulu e seu pai gostam de ir juntos à biblioteca aos sábados. Os livros que ambos escolhem pegar emprestado serão as histórias contadas antes de dormir durante toda a semana e a cada dia Lulu, uma menina cheia de imaginação, se transformará nos principais personagens dessas aventuras. Fada princesa num dia, uma grande aventureira em outro e quem sabe, viajar com seus amigos para lugares exóticos do planeta. Um livro que celebra a verdadeira diversão que há na leitura e sobre como as crianças podem aprender brincando.

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?

"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."--

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.