New Releases by Anna McQuinn

Sometimes a new big sister needs her own hideout with no little kids allowed! The newest adventure in the bestselling Lola Reads series celebrates hideouts as safe spaces for children to play, imagine, and process emotions independently. Lola loves playing with Leo and her new baby sister, but sometimes she wants a place for big girls only! When Lola decides to play by herself, she gathers her supplies and gets to work, pinning up a blanket and string lights to make her hiding place. The hideout is not complete without Lola''s precious things: Mary and Dinah and her three favorite books. With Daddy''s help, she makes a "Big Girls Only" sign at the door and invites her cousin Hani for a visit. After a sleepover in her hiding place, Lola is ready to re-emerge for family time. Lola''s Perfect Hideout is the eleventh title in the much-loved Lola Reads series, as book-loving Lola continues to be curious about the world around her.

Now in Spanish! In the latest Lola Reads book, Lola learns about urban beekeeping in this simple and charming introduction to beekeeping. A sweet, early picture book for ages 2 to 5 to learn about the importance of bees within the community. Lola is buzzing with excitement! She is off to visit beekeeper Zora and meet her honeybees. At Zora''s, Lola goes up to the roof to see the hives. Lola wears a special suit so she can get up close. She sees the queen bee, the workers, and the baby bees. She even gets to taste the honey Zora''s bees have made. Now Lola wants to help bees, so she plants some seeds at home. In no time at all, many kinds of bees visit her little wild space! Lola Meets the Bees is the 8th title in the much-loved Lola Reads series, as book-loving Lola continues to be curious about the world around her.

First published in the United Kingdom and Ireland as Lulu Moves House.

Lola''s younger brother Leo explores the tastes, colors, and cultures of a busy Saturday market in a new Leo Can! adventure board book! A great read aloud and perfect gift for babies and toddlers that explores new experiences in the city with mommy and son. Leo and Mommy enjoy a busy day shopping at the local Saturday market. They visit the colorful stands and greet each vendor. They smell Mr. Adam''s spices, taste honey buns made by Mommy''s friend Zora, and try Miss Fay''s body butter. When it''s time to leave, Mommy''s shopping bag is very heavy! A perfect day-in-the-life read-aloud for little ones, this playful spin-off of the bestselling Lola Reads series demystifies new experiences for babies and toddlers.

¡Ahora disponible en español! Lola recibe una visita especial: ¡su abuela Nana-Bibi! Now in Spanish! Lola welcomes a special visitor—her grandma Nana-Bibi! La abuela de Lola viene de visita y Lola está ansiosa por divertirse con su familia. Nana-Bibi se quedará en la habitación de Lola, así que Lola podrá dormir en el colchón inflable especial. Su familia realiza distintas actividades durante la semana, como comprar regalos para sus familiares en Tanzania, bailar y hacer unas rosquillas mandazi especiales. Nana-Bibi y Lola comparten un momento único juntas cuando Nana-Bibi recuerda todo lo que solía hacer con su nana. Esta celebración multigeneracional de abuelitas, mamás y nietas reconfortará a todos los niños que se preparan para la visita de un pariente que vive lejos. Lola''s grandmother is coming to visit, and Lola can''t wait for all the family fun. Nana-Bibi will stay in Lola''s room, so Lola gets to sleep on a special blow-up bed. The family spends the week doing different activities, like shopping for presents for family back in Tanzania, having dance parties, and making special mandazi doughnuts. Nana-Bibi and Lola share a special time together as Nana-Bibi remembers all the things she used to do with her nana. This multigenerational celebration of grandmas, moms, and grandaughters will reassure all children preparing for a visit from a faraway relative.

Lola’s younger brother Leo is out to lunch with Daddy and Nana G in the latest Leo Can board book adventure! Leo can''t wait to go out to an Italian meal with Daddy, Nana G, and of course, Mr. Seahorse. Leo learns table manners, sits in a special chair, and uses the fancy hand dryer in the restroom. He doesn''t want the lettuce that comes with his dish, but not to worry! Daddy and Mr. Seahorse eat it instead. When lunch is done, Leo thanks their server for a wonderful meal. A perfect day-in-the-life read-aloud for little ones, this playful spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series demystifies new experiences for babies and toddlers.

Lola''s grandmother is coming to visit, and Lola can''t wait for all the family fun. Nana-Bibi will stay in Lola''s room, so Lola gets to sleep on a special blow-up bed. The family spends the week doing different activities. Nana-Bibi and Lola share a special time.

Zeki is going out for lunch with Daddy and Nana G. He has been playing ''restaurant'' with his toys, so he knows how to behave. At the restaurant, Zeki sits in a special chair, chooses what to eat and waits very nicely for Bruno to bring the food. And there''s mango gelato for desert - what could be better.

In the latest Lola Reads book, Lola learns about urban beekeeping in this simple and charming introduction to the importance of bees. Lola is buzzing with excitement! She is off to visit beekeeper Zora and meet her honeybees. At Zora''s, Lola goes up to the roof to see the hives. Lola wears a special suit so she can get up close. She sees the queen bee, the workers, and the baby bees. She even gets to taste the honey Zora''s bees have made. Now Lola wants to help bees, so she plants some seeds at home. In no time at all, many kinds of bees visit her little wild space! Lola Meets the Bees is the 8th title in the much-loved Lola Reads series, as book-loving Lola continues to be curious about the world around her.

Lola has been to her cousin Hani''s house many times, but she''s never spent the night until now. The two girls play, build, dress up, and try new things together before settling in for the night. After French toast breakfast the next morning, Daddy picks Lola up. It was the best sleepover ever.

Lulu loves stories, and the books she reads inspire her to be many things: from a fairy to a farmer, a mummy to a monster, a tiger to a tiny pilot...

Lola’s younger brother Leo is on an exploration-filled day hiking with Dad in this latest Leo Can series board book! Leo is ready to hike. He and Daddy head out on the trail, observing all the wildlife along the way. They see tall trees, tiny flowers, and even some crawling bugs. Soon Leo is determined to explore on his own, following a busy bee and lingering to look at a slow worm. By the end of the hike, both explorers are tired, happy, and ready to return another day! A perfect day-in-the-life read-aloud for little ones, this playful spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight.

Leo, Lola’s little brother, is back with a fun-filled day with Mom at the park! A perfect everyday read-aloud for little ones, this playful spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo is hot hot hot! So he and Mommy head to the park to cool down. There they meet up with Leo’s friend Suki and her mommy. The two toddlers dig in the sandbox, have fun on the swings, eat a picnic, and play on the splash pad to cool off. Vibrant art with warm and cool colors supports the underlying theme of a day full of hot and cold.

Age range 0 to 3 After a big sleep, it''s time for Zeki to wake up! His eyes, ears, mouth & nose, head, shoulders, knees & toes shimmy, shake and bounce into action. By the last spread, he''s ready for anything! An energetic companion to Zeki Sleep Tight, this is a perfect way to start the day.

Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Mommy and Leo Loves Daddy, is back in a new good-morning story that wakes his whole body up! Perfect for establishing morning routines, this sweet companion to Leo, Sleep Tight! and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo has had a big sleep, and it is time to get ready for the day. He wakes up with a morning routine focused on his head, shoulders, knees, and toes until he is energized and ready for anything!

Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Mommy and Leo Loves Daddy, is back in a new bedtime story that helps him to relax using all five senses! Perfect for establishing nighttime routines, this sweet companion to Leo, Rise and Shine! and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo had a long day, and it is time to get ready for bed. He slows things down with a bedtime routine focused on his five senses until he is relaxed and ready to snuggle.

Age range 3+ When Lulu reads Mary, Mary Quite Contrary in a book of garden poems, she wants to grow some flowers herself. Being Lulu, she has to do some research first. She gets gardening books, chooses the best flowers to grow, buys seeds and plants them. Then she has to wait... While she is waiting she makes a flower book, collects silver bells, beads and shells to decorate the garden like the rhyme and even makes a ''Mary Mary'' doll! When her flowers have grown, she bakes some cupcakes and invites her friends to see it. Whew! ''The book provides a wonderful source of ideas for indoor and outdoor activities for pre-school children. What will Lulu think of next asks the final spread-- we can''t wait to find out! A wonderful book to share.'' -- Books for Keeps

Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure with Daddy! Perfect for Father''s Day or every day, this sweet companion to Leo Loves Mommy and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series celebrates the love between young children and their dads. Leo and Daddy love to make pancakes for breakfast, dance to the beat, and go to the park together. When it''s time to sleep, Daddy''s hugs are the snuggliest.

Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure with Mommy! Perfect for Mother''s Day or every day, this sweet companion to Leo Loves Daddy and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo and Mommy love to build forts, do yoga, and make splashy art together. At the end of the day, Mommy''s hugs are the comfiest.

In this Lola Reads picture book, learn about the library, checking out books, and story time with Lola, as she discovers the joy of reading! Every Tuesday Lola and her mommy go to the library. Lola meets her friends there. They share books and don''t have to be quiet all the time. The nice librarian tells stories. There is a big machine that buzzes Lola''s books in and out, and she can take any books she wants home with her. Lola and her mommy always stop for a treat on the way home. No wonder Lola loves the library. This gentle story of growing with books encourages little ones to discover the joy of reading as well as getting them ready and excited to visit the library. The Lola Reads series celebrates family time and togetherness through reading, special activities, and new adventures.

Bookworms big and small will be charmed by lovable Lola in this delightful sequel to LOLA AT THE LIBRARY that celebrates imagination and the love of reading. Lola loves to go to the library with her daddy. Every night she reads a new story, and the next day, she acts it out. One day she''s a fairy princess, the next day she goes on a trip to Lagos! She becomes a tiger, a farmer, a pilot. . . . what will Lola be next? Children and adults will love following along with Lola''s adventures. LOLA LOVES STORIES is a wonderful introduction to the power of reading and how it can inspire young minds at the earliest ages.

Get your preschooler and kindergartener school ready with bestselling Lola as she heads to her first day of school. A comforting and cheerful picture book read that explores the school day and it''s new routine for first time students. Lola and her family prepare for the first day of school the night before, then wake up early, take pictures, and head to class. Lola puts her things in her cubby, chooses her activities, reads, plays, and has a snack. Before she knows it, it''s time to sing the good-bye song and rush into Mommy''s arms for a warm reunion! A new, sweet adventure from the Lola Reads series to help the littlest students understand just how fun school can be!

Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure at the doctor''s office. When Dad takes Leo to visit the doctor, Leo learns to wait his turn, sit quietly while his eyes and ears are checked, and be brave during a shot. And of course, Leo gets a sticker and a new book before he leaves! A companion to Leo Can Swim and Leo Loves Baby Time, this adorable spin-off of best-selling Lola Reads series is perfect to prepare babies and toddlers ready for their first checkups, just like Leo.