It's never too early to start preparing for
first days -whether pre-school or 'big school'?
UK & Ireland Edition
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Ever so gently acknowledges that sense of anxiety that comes from being in an unknown situation whilst celebrating the exciting opportunities that come with attending school. A reassuring companion for young readers, creating opportunities for conversations about this milestone moment, whilst revelling in the excitement and fun of it all. |
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Parents and carers –
click here for TIPS for preparing your child for their first day at pre-school, nursery or 'big school' |
Teachers, early years educators, carers –
I worked with young children and their families for 14 years, click here for more information, my thoughts about the approach I took in writing this story and notes on little things you might not notice at first glance (but you might find useful). |
USA & Canada Edition
Parents and teachers in the US and Canada,
Lola Goes to School is the US edition.
Click here for your tips.
Teachers, early years educators, carers –
I worked with young children and their families for 14 years,
click here for more information, my thoughts about the approach
I took in writing this story and notes on little things
you might not notice at first glance
(but you might find useful).
To buy my books
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Please support independent bookshops and buy my books from them whever you can.
If the title you want is not on the shelves, most bookshops can order the book for you. They can look it up on their system, but having the title and format you want in advance will speed up the process. Some of the titles are available in hardcover and paperback and some (for little kids) are printed on card or board. All the details are on the Publishers' websites. UK & Ireland Alanna Max Catalogue is here. Their website is here. If you're struggling to find the books in ireland, can I recommend Kenny's Online Bookshop USA & Canada Charlesbridge website is here. |
Guess who made it on to the Essence 50 Must-Read Black Children's Books of the Past 50 Years!
Yes, it's our girl Lola! Look at what amazing company she's in! Just wow! |
About me...
I feel lucky to have a life 100% dedicated to books -
I write and edit books for little kids and their families. I'm best known as the author of the Lulu/Lola books, though I've written over 25 picture books. 
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My Publishers
In the UK and Ireland, the Lulu and Zeki books are books are published by
Alanna Max. In the US and Canada, Lola and Leo books are published by Charlesbridge Publishing. The Lulu & Zeki books are also published in Denmark by Forlaget Arvids, in Netherlands by Luister, in Brazil by Pallas, in Sweden by EPIX, in Korea by Glburri and in China by ICP. My books are also published by Barefoot Books, Chicken-House/Scholastic, Little Tiger, Annick Press and O'Brien Press. |
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As well as writing, I am Editor-at-Large at Alanna Max
I was a co-founder of Alanna Max and still work closely with the fabulous team there. For more, click here. Alanna Books (as it was first called) was extremely proud to be shortlisted for the inaugural Independent Publishers Guild's The Alison Morrison Diversity Award |