Available:*
Library | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
Searching... Hardwood Creek Library (Forest Lake) | J FICTION BRO | Searching... Unknown |
Searching... Park Grove Library (Cottage Grove) | J FICTION BRO | Searching... Unknown |
Searching... R.H. Stafford Library (Woodbury) | J FICTION BRO | Searching... Unknown |
Searching... Stillwater Public Library | J FICTION BRO | Searching... Unknown |
Searching... Stillwater Public Library | J FICTION BRO | Searching... Unknown |
Searching... Wildwood Library (Mahtomedi) | J FICTION BRO | Searching... Unknown |
Bound With These Titles
On Order
Summary
Summary
The Levines are finally getting a pet--a furry one that is. They are excited about adopting a kitty they name Jelly, but they don't get very far in the process when Ben starts sneezing. Oh no, he's allergic! Lola is devastated and sets out to find Jelly a good home. Luckily, Lola is rewarded with a very happy (and still furry) ending!
With Lola's trademark humor, we can expect a few mishaps, many funny moments, and a cute new pet all wrapped in one adorable book.
Author Notes
Monica Brown is the author of many award-winning books for children, including Waiting for the Biblioburro and Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina . Her books have received starred reviews, Pura Belpre honors, Americas Awards, an NCTE Orbis Pictus honor, and a Christopher Award. Monica's books are inspired by her Peruvian and Jewish heritages and her desire to bring diverse stories to children. Monica is a professor of English at Northern Arizona University. She lives in Arizona with her husband and two daughters. Her website is monicabrown.net.
Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City, grew up in the great state of Texas, and now lives in Brooklyn. She is the author and illustrator of Knit Together , Let's Go, Hugo!, Maria Had a Little Llama , and Santiago Stays
Reviews (1)
Kirkus Review
Peruvian/Jewish Lola momentarily inhabits cloud nine in this latest installment of the popular series (Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme, 2016, etc.). Counting down the days until her family's kitty acquisition, Lola keeps busy with the construction of a kitty castle, swim lessons, and research trips to the library. But sadly, all is not well in the Levine household. When an orange cat (dubbed Jelly) comes home with Lola, her brother, Ben, starts exhibiting suspicious symptoms. Lola encourages him to lie about what is clearly a newfound allergy, but this strategy goes south when Ben wakes up with a rash. With Jelly's days clearly numbered, it's up to Lola to find her much-longed-for cat a new home ASAP, or it's back to the shelter. For a kid faced with the crushing disappointment of losing her new pet, Lola takes the news of Jelly's imminent departure unbelievably well. Mitigating this challenge to credibility, her gutsy attempts to tackle the puzzle of Jelly's new home smack of true heroism. Befitting this culturally diverse protagonist, Lola's mixed heritage is acknowledged in small ways throughout, with Peruvian cultural details (chicha morada) and occasional, italicized use of Spanish ("Vmonos!") and Yiddish (bubbe). When Lola bids goodbye to her dario, she tells it "shalom."A great read for Lola's fans and any kid with a yen for a furry pet of their own. (Fiction. 6-10) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
