Rosalind Beardshaw

Every Tuesday Lola and her mother visit their local library to return and check out books, attend story readings, and share a special treat.

More than anything Lola would like a cat, but first she must learn how to care for it.

Lola loves to hear Daddy read a new library book each night, an activity that spurs her imagination and results in inventive play the next day.

"Lola is excited for her first-ever sleepover at her cousin Hani's house where together they play, learn, and try new things"--Provided by publisher.

"Join in this sunny, funny celebration of being a toddler!"--back cover.

"Some are too scary, some are too smelly, some are too wiggly, and some are too giggly. Can Mabel find the perfect pet for her family? Not noisy or scary or covered in spikes. She'd choose something friendly that EVERYONE likes. Mabel's family is letting her pick what kind of pet to get, and she is determined to find the very BEST one. "Any pet you like delivered to your door," promises the sign. But what if the ants are too tiny, the hyenas too...

Morris the mole is looking for someone to love. After a series of false encounters due to his eyesight, Morris finally finds his love.

Lola learns all about bees when she visits her mother's friend, Zora, who is a beekeeper.

Clara's Christmas wish is to be a Christmas fairy.

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text reveal that whether one is feeling frightened, grumpy, or shy, three special words can make things better.