Best Selling Books by Lauren Child

"I have this little sister Lola. She is small and very funny. Now Mum and Dad say she is nearly quite big enough to go to school. Lola is not so sure ..."--Cover

With the help of Lauren Child’s wit and visual humor, Clarice Bean kindles the holiday spirit in a full-color illustrated novel perfect for family sharing—and certain to be a keeper. Christmas cannot be Christmas without the Christmas spirit, so it is important to keep an eye on it and not let it float away. Clarice Bean loves Christmas, and she’s determined to spread tidings of joy in every possible way. That means making cards to send the neighbors, no matter how unfriendly; assisting a friend in need; stepping in at the Christmas concert; and helping out at home. But as hard as Clarice tries to spread the good cheer, it becomes clear that this holiday season will look different for the Tuesday family. Mom and Dad are too exhausted to even think of hosting their usual big gathering, decorating the tree turns into an evening of calamities, and the dog eats the turkey. But as they say, good things fall apart so better things can fall together. Maybe Clarice’s creative problem-solving—and some surprise help—can inspire the Tuesdays to embrace the holiday mishaps and enjoy a day better than anyone imagined! Lauren Child’s beloved Clarice Bean is back—in a singular celebration of family, joy, and Christmas spirit.

At first, Lola does not want her wobbly tooth to ever fall out, but when she learns about the tooth fairy, she wiggles and wobbles her tooth until out it pops! Finally it is time to go to bed—but the tooth has disappeared! Now how will Lola convince the tooth fairy that she really did lose her tooth? Big brother Charlie has just the answer—if Lola has dreams so lovely that she smiles while she sleeps, the tooth fairy will be able to see for herself!

The day of the school concert, Lola and Lotta are practicing the song they''re going to perform when Lola gets a bad case of the hiccups. Everyone tries to help her get rid of them, but nothing works. Will Lola be able to stop hiccuping in time for the show?

"When the weatherman predicts snow, Lola absolutely cannot wait"--Front jacket flap.

When her Uncle Ted, the fireman, comes to stay with Clarice and her brothers and sister while her mother is away, things get somewhat hectic.

Lola keeps calling for Charlie''s help and each time, a concerned Charlie rushes in only to find that there is no real problem. Now that Charlie''s on to Lola''s game, he refuses to answer her calls. But what will Lola do when she really does need Charlie''s HELP!?

Charlie and Lola are very excited as they will be going on a school trip to London.

A sweet, funny lesson in economics as only Lola can teach it Lola has lots of pocket money and is very excited to buy a new toy in the gift shop on a trip to the zoo. But she spends a little here and there, and before she knows it, she doesn''t have enough left for her toy. Big brother Charlie shares his money, but then isn''t able to get the book he wanted. With her typical exuberance, when Lola finds this out, she begins saving everything: a tangerine from lunch, bread for the ducks at the pond, and most importantly, her pocket change. Finally, she is able to help out her big brother when he needs a few extra coins. With a focus on frugality, the latest in the award-winning series is a terrific helper for those just learning about money.

An adventure on the wide open ocean, and Ruby is all at sea. Can she crack the case while evading the clutches of the evil Count von Viscount? Well, you wouldn''t want to bet against her.

Charlie and Lola have already won the hearts of readers in three winning books, including I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed. And now they’re quickly gathering more fans as an animated series on the Disney Channel.Adorably true-to-childhood and laugh-out-loud funny, Charlie and Lola chronicles the day-to-day moments and interactions in the life of two extremely endearing siblings. In this new tale, Lola has become obsessed with Beetles, Bugs, and Butterflies, the best book in the whole world. It’s funny, it has pictures, and it is "very great and extremely very interesting." It’s the only book she wants to take out of the library.What will she do when she discovers that somebody else has borrowed her book?

Lola is very excited because it''s going to snow. She says, ''Snow is my favourite and my best.'' But when the snow melts, can Charlie persuade Lola that it wouldn''t be quite so extremely special if it snowed every day? This completely brilliant audio edition features sounds and voices from the hit TV show and an extended cover fold holds the CD in place.

Charlie and Lola are planning to put on a circus show, but their plans are cut short when Charlie breaks his arm. Not only is Lola worried because Charlie has hurt himself but also because he is feeling a bit sad. Can Lola find a way to cheer him up?

Lola wants to buy Lotta a special birthday present and thinks up all sorts of imaginative gifts, like a musical jump rope or wings so Lotta can fly. After Charlie reminds Lola that a good present is one Lotta can actually use and that actually exists, Lola settles on buying a doctor''s kit. Trouble is, now Lola wants the present for herself!

Clarice Bean, aspiring actress and author, unsuccessfully tries to avoid getting into trouble as she attempts to help a friend in need by following the rules of the fictional, "exceptionordinarily" spy, Ruby Redfort.

A classic Charlie and Lola picture book all about counting and sums, from Children''s Laureate Lauren Child. Perfectly funny and perfectly formed, this hilarious picture book sees top negotiator Lola take on numbers in everyday life and bend them to her endearing and unique will. I have this little sister Lola. She is small and very funny. Sometimes for a treat, Mum says, "We are going to the shops and you may choose one thing." "One thing to share?" says Lola. I say, "One thing for you and one thing for me, which means two actual things." ''Numeracy at its most joyful and positive ... a brilliant way to get young minds excited about maths'' Teach Early Years

Lola has a favorite alligator costume that she wants to wear absolutely everywhere. Charlie tells her she can''t wear it ALL the time, but Lola argues that she can. Much to Charlie''s embarrassment, Lola wears her alligator costume to the supermarket and the park. She even plans to wear it for her school talk called "All about Me!" Can Charlie stop Lola from making a fool of herself in front of the whole school?

Today is Charlie''s birthday - he is very excited as he is having a special monster party! Lola is excited too and wants to help make it an extremely very happy birthday for Charlie. But Lola''s having so much fun, she almost thinks it''s her party - she opens all Charlie''s birthday cards, makes his friends play musical statues and, worst of all, blows out all the candles on his cake! ''This is actually MY party, not your party, Lola!'' says Charlie. Lola tries to think of a way to make Charlie''s party really special for him - so she makes special monster presents for all his friends - and everyone has a lovely time!

Flamboyant and eccentric, being noticed is what all the members of the Shrimpton family live for - all except, that is, for Maude. She prefers to blend into the background rather than stand out in a crowd. And this is very much to her advantage when they all come face to face with a rather hungry tiger . . . Sophisticated and highly decorative, Trisha Krauss cleverly uses visual clues and innuendo to embellish the tale of the not-so-noticeable Maude and her extraordinary family.

It’s so very easy for Charlie to scare his little sister, Lola . . . but just once, Lola wants to make Charlie jump. Lola tries absolutely everything she can think of, including practical jokes, dressing up like a creepy ghost, and telling a really scary story. But no matter what she does, nothing seems to work! Will Lola ever make Charlie jump?

Lola is going to the optician. She has decided that she absolutely MUST have glasses. Charlie says, ?You?ll only get glasses if you really, really need them.? But Lola says, ?I really DO need them, Charlie.?

How do you catch a thief who isn’t there? Ruby discovers the perils of throwing caution to the wind as she embarks on her fourth adventure. Ruby Redfort has a lot of reasons to feel confident. Undercover agent, code cracker, thirteen-year-old genius — she’s one fearless kid, buster. Unmasking an evil villain? Done. Honing her parkour skills by climbing skyscrapers and leaping across roofs? All in a day’s work. Heeding the warning signs? Well, not so much. When a ghostly foe begins stealing from the highest buildings in Twinford, Ruby Redfort is ready to defy death one more time to capture the bandit. But fearlessness can lead to taking risks, which can land a person in very serious trouble. While Ruby may think she’s invincible, there’s truth to the saying that recklessness always comes before a fall.

Charlie has this little sister Lola. Lola is always very extremely busy. Join her as she and Charlie giggle their way through a typical fun-packed Charlie and Lola-ish kind of day, from early morning to late at night! With four mini board books ideal for little hands to hold, featuring extremely good and new Charlie and Lola stories in a sturdy presentation slipcase, this is a perfect gift for your little one!

When someone steals the winner''s trophy for the school book project, Clarice emulates her favorite book heroine, Ruby Redfort the detective.

There’s more to most things than meets the eye—or nose—as code-cracking, wisecracking girl detective Ruby Redfort discovers in her third adventure. Wild animals roaming around Twinford? Ruby Redfort has heard the rumors, but she doesn’t quite believe them. She’s got enough on her mind doing wilderness survival training with the secret agency Spectrum, and her bad eyesight isn’t helping. But as high society buzzes with news of a very exclusive perfume formula coming to town, and some priceless jewelry goes missing, Ruby begins to sense a sinister plot in the works. Can our favorite action hero sniff out the clues in time to keep Twinford safe from evil scents? Well, let’s say this is one of those times when you gotta forget the rules and follow your nose to survive.

A new 20th anniversary edition of the utterly classic Clarice Bean, Utterly Me, the very first novel by bestselling Children''s Laureate, Lauren Child. Clarice Bean loves reading the adventures of Ruby Redfort, ace girl detective and secret undercover agent. Ruby is always going on exciting missions, but the most Clarice gets to do is go to the local shop on her own . . . But when Clarice and her best friend, Betty Moody, decide to do their school project on the Ruby Redfort books, they suddenly start finding mysteries everywhere. Like why are all the coats on the wrong hooks at school? Where has Granddad disappeared to? And just what is going on in the garden shed? ''An utterly fantastic book.'' The Sunday Times

Thirteen-year-old Ruby, a genius code-cracker and daring detective, gets an anonymous call setting a challenge that leads her to the headquarters of Spectrum, a highly secret anti-crime agency that needs her help to crack a code, but soon Ruby uncovers dastardly plans of the Fool''s Gold Gang.

For Ruby''s sixth and final adventure a bunch of people want her dead, and worst of all, one of them is on her team. When your name is first on a mastermind''s hit list, do you lock the doors, switch off the lights, and wait for someone else to do something? Or do you get out there and save yourself? If you''re Ruby Redfort, genius code breaker and undercover agent, the choice is clear: death or glory.

Hey, buster! Normal life is a total yawn. Break out of boredom with Ruby Redfort, the super-awesome teen detective series from multi-million-copy bestseller Lauren Child... Want to know more? Of course you do, bozo. Here''s the low-down on Ruby Redfort: she''s a genius code-cracker, a daring detective, and a gadget-laden special agent who just happens to be a thirteen-year-old girl. She and her slick sidekick butler, Hitch, foil crimes and get into loads of scrapes with evil villains, but they''re always ice-cool in a crisis. In this first book, we go right back to Ruby''s beginnings as an agent. When an anonymous caller sets Ruby a challenge, it''s not long before she finds her way into the HQ of the most secret of secret agencies - SPECTRUM. They need her help to crack a code but her desk job soon spirals into an all-out action adventure, as Ruby uncovers the dastardly plans of the formidable Fool''s Gold Gang...

Lola and her ever-patient brother get clear on some concepts in a wryly instructive board book for the younger set. Lola says, "I am absolutely not big. I am still really quite small." But what is the difference between Lola''s big brother, Charlie, and a small red ladybug, a full glass of strawberry milk -- and the same glass after a tiger gets its paws on it?