Lola Knows a Lot

PreS-K—Precocious Lola is excited to begin school, but she believes she might know everything already. That is, until her big sister Charlotte makes her doubt herself. Through rich, colorful illustrations and whimsical collages of words and pictures, McCarthy and Palacios create a story that will captivate young readers and allow them to relate to the main character. The illustrations perfectly complement the text and will work well for read-alouds with young children. As Lola counts down the days before school starts, she tells her sister and mother about all the knowledge she already possesses. Her ever-helpful big sister and mom begin to point out details like counting by fives to remind Lola that she might need school after all. The story is delightful and will help those future kindergartners realize what a wonderful adventure awaits them.