{"product_id":"lola-plants-a-garden-isbn-9781580896955","title":"Lola Plants a Garden","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this Lola Reads picture book, Lola learns how to plant a flower garden in this simple and sweet story about gardening and patience.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After Lola reads a book of garden poems, she wants to plant some flowers. She gets books from the library and chooses her plants. Then Lola and her mommy buy the seeds, make the garden, and mark the rows. Lola finds it hard to wait, but at last the flowers bloom. Now it's time for a party with her friends!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Lola Reads series celebrates family time and togetherness through reading, special activities, and new adventures.Fans of \u003ci\u003eLola at the Library\u003c\/i\u003e will love getting to see Lola put her reading skills to good use: planning her new garden! After reading a book of garden poetry, Lola sets out to research what plants will grow best and how to prepare her plot. Then she and her mother plant the seeds, water, and wait to see what happens. . . . This sweet story celebrates the excitement of planting your first garden, as well as the power that comes from reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR LOLA\u003cbr\u003eLola at the Library                                              \"Perfect for instilling a love of libraries and books in the youngest patrons, it's a winner.\"\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal                                                                                                           Lola Loves Stories\u003cbr\u003e\"The simple and straightforward text is easy to read, and the bright, acrylic illustrations are eye-catching. This engaging depiction of a child's enthusiasm for being read to is an excellent choice for libraries.\"                —School Library Journal, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLola Reads to Leo\u003cbr\u003e\"A welcome edition about a welcome addition.\" —Kirkus ReviewsAnna McQuinn has worked in children's books for more than twenty-five years as an editor, publisher, and writer. She is the author of more than twenty books for children, including \u003ci\u003eLola at the Library\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLola Loves Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLola Reads to Leo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Sleep Sheep\u003c\/i\u003e (Scholastic), and \u003ci\u003eIf You're Happy and You Know It!\u003c\/i\u003e (Barefoot). Anna leads groups like Leo's at her local library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRosalind Beardshaw studied at Manchester Polytechnic where she earned a degree in illustration. Since graduating in 1992, she has illustrated many children's books, including two of her own stories; \u003ci\u003eGrandma's Beach\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGrandpa's Surprise\u003c\/i\u003e (Bloomsbury) inspired by long summer holidays spent with her playful grandparents. In her spare time, Rosalind works as a volunteer with adults who have learning difficulties. She lives in York, England.Lola loves her book of garden poems.\u003cbr\u003eHer favorite poem is the one about Mary Mary.\u003cbr\u003eLola wants to plant a garden. Mommy says there is room near the vegetables.\u003cbr\u003eLola gets books about gardens from the library.\u003cbr\u003eShe chooses her favorite flowers from the book.","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302736154853,"sku":"NP9781580896955","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781580896955.jpg?v=1767731672","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/lola-plants-a-garden-isbn-9781580896955","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}