I Am Too Absolutely Small for School

Rating:
Summary: Lola - too cool for skool?
Review: Charlie & Lola first starred in "I will not ever never eat a tomato" which was a hysterically funny book we loved.

In this new adventure, Lola's parents feel she is ready to go to school - Lola herself is not so sure (ergo, the title), and with funny turns of phrases has us all laughing while Charlie patiently coaxes her into going.

With lots of bold & bright colours on every page, and using the collage technique, this book is another winner.

Lola is delightful, and Charlie the perfect elder brother, he finds her most amusing and is keeping a sharp eye out for her when she does go to school. Thank god some kids interact like this! I also feel this book is encouragement to children to relate in a more positive fashion.

The text is always dynamic on the page - from twisting & dancing across the page to curling around the telephone (which Lola likes because it's "more friendly & straightaway")something we all must feel in this age of email & immediacy.

One of the funniest moments is when Lola is convinced to go to school, relieved she doesn't need to wear uniform & decides Alligator gear is the perfect outfit to don!

Charming & funny, it's a great book to own.

kotori 2004 - [e-mail]

Rating:
Summary: A fun book for all
Review: This is one of the best childrens books I have read in ages! The illustrations are amazingly inventive and the dialog between the brother and sister is really witty and memorable. I read this to my 3 year old son and he wanted to read it over and over. This is definitely a must have for the house!