The Charlie and Lola Series
By Lauren Child
Imaginative Lola and patient Charlie turn everyday childhood moments into funny, memorable adventures.
charming · humorous · relatable
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Average 4.55, from 94 readers
What is The Charlie and Lola series by Lauren Child about?
Lauren Child’s Charlie and Lola series began in 2000 and follows the lively everyday adventures of a spirited younger sister and her patient older brother. Across the books, Lola tackles school, friendships, food, bedtime, pets and big feelings, usually transforming ordinary situations with her extraordinary imagination. Warm, funny and visually distinctive, the series will appeal to pre-school and early-primary children, especially siblings and imaginative children. Suitable for shared reading, with only mild peril, disagreements and familiar childhood anxieties.
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About the author
Lauren Child is a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for creating the much-loved Charlie and Lola books. She has also written the Clarice Bean and Ruby Redfort series. Lauren’s stories are full of fun, clever ideas, and lively pictures that encourage children to use their imagination and enjoy reading.
All the books in The Charlie and Lola series
Charlie and Lola: But Excuse Me That Is My Book
by Lauren Child
When Lola’s favourite book vanishes, can Charlie uncover a not-so-boring surprise?
Published: 2005
I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed
by Lauren Child
Charlie discovers bedtime becomes wildly tricky when Lola’s imagination takes charge.
Published: 2001
I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato
by Lauren Child
Can Charlie’s outrageous food names tempt fussy Lola to try something completely unexpected?
Published: 2000
I Am Too Absolutely Small for School
by Lauren Child
Lola’s too-small, too-busy worries meet Charlie’s surprising secret about starting school.
Published: 2003
Charlie and Lola: We Honestly Can Look After Your Dog
by Lauren Child
Dog-loving Lola and Lotta face a not-so-simple dog-sitting disaster when Sizzles disappears.
Charlie and Lola: Whoops! But it Wasn't Me
by Lauren Child
Lola’s curiosity launches a tricky secret when Charlie’s special rocket suddenly stops working.
Whoops! But it Wasn't Me
by Lauren Child
Lola’s one tiny touch sends Charlie’s magnificent rocket into a not-so-little mystery.
Published: 2006
Charlie and Lola This is Actually My Party
by Lauren Child
Charlie’s birthday party takes a surprising turn when Lola’s helpful ideas threaten to steal the show.
Published: 2007
Charlie and Lola Help! I Really Mean It!
by Lauren Child
When Lola’s pretend cries become real, will Charlie believe her this time?
Charlie and Lola I Completely Know About Guinea Pigs
by Lauren Child
Bert’s vanished—and when Lola finds him, he’s hiding a very special surprise!
Charlie and Lola: My Extremely Good Story Collection
by Lauren Child
Lola’s brilliant ideas turn ordinary days into surprising adventures, with Charlie trying to keep up.
I Am Really, Really Concentrating
by Lauren Child
Lola faces Field Day’s trickiest choice—and discovers what really happens when she concentrates.
You Can Be My Friend
by Lauren Child
Lola’s perfect playdate goes awry when quiet Morten reveals a surprising way to connect.
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