Here Comes Lolo is a brand new book series perfect for beginners who are ready to move onto easy chapter books or you could use this book as a family read aloud. The tone is not preachy but there are some important messages such as:
- You get what you get and you don't get upset
- Honesty is the best policy
- One good turn deserves another
- If you see something is wrong - say something
Lolo lives with her mother and grandmother (Gogo) in a small apartment behind her grandmother's dressmaking shop.
There are four short stories and each one is filled with light and fun. Lolo is a happy and optimistic little girl. She lives in South Africa and the illustrations show us her everyday life.
" ... she skips through life, home and school leaving a trail of laughter, a few frowns and a lot of warmth and love along the way." Children's Books Ireland
1. A gold star and a kiss for Lolo
Lolo is so excited to receive stars from her teacher at school. The best star of all is the gold one which is given for reading. On this happy day Lolo is given a star but disaster strikes on the way home.
2. Lolo's Hat
Lolo sees the perfect hat in the store but when she returns it has been sold. At church Lolo sees her friend wearing the beautiful hat. Thandi does not like the hat so she gives it to Lolo but this hat was expensive and Mrs Makalima (Thandi's mum) is not happy.
3. Lolo and the lost ring
Lolo learns a lesson about honesty. She finds a valuable ring and puts up a poster to find the owner. The people who call her most certainly do not own this ring. How will Lolo know the call is from the real owner?
4. Lolo and a little dog called Hope
The dog next door is suffering from serious neglect and mistreatment. Lolo is determined to help even though her mum and Gogo say it is better not to get involved.
Lolo is a fun-loving, likeable character, whose experiences and dilemmas are typical of children her age. She considers the impact her actions have on others, making this a great book to promote discussion about emotions, empathy, kindness and friendship. BookTrust
There are two books so far about Lolo. Here is the second one from the series. I highly recommend these sweet stories for readers aged 6+.
Niki Daly comes from South Africa. Here are some of his other wonderful books which you are sure to find in a library.
The third book about Lolo will be available later this year.
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