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Loud Lula
Lula may be a pint-sized gal, but she’s got a BIG ol’ voice! Since her birth, Lula’s LOUD voice has wreaked ten kinds of havoc across Pryor County, disrupting humans and animals alike. Lula’s parents are What’s going to happen when Lula starts school? Will Lula ever learn to use her “inside voice”? But when Lula spots something sinister making its way toward town, it seems that she may have found just the right use for that BIG ol’ voice after all. With a text that’s chockfull of Southern charm and silly digital illustrations that bring this tall tale to life, kids will giggle at the antics of the unforgettable LOUD Lula.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published October 27, 2015
About the author
Katy S. Duffield
16 books32 followersKaty is the award winning author of more than twenty-five books for children including FARMER MCPEEPERS AND HIS MISSING MILK COWS (illus. Steve Gray), CALIFORNIA HISTORY FOR KIDS, and LOUD LULA (illus. Mike Boldt).
Her newest picture book, ALIENS GET THE SNIFFLES TOO, (illus. K.G. Campbell), is forthcoming from Candlewick Press in November 2017.
Katy's work has also appeared in numerous children's magazines, and she has written for several educational publishers.
For more information about Katy and her work, please visit http://katyduffield.com/HOME.html.
Her newest picture book, ALIENS GET THE SNIFFLES TOO, (illus. K.G. Campbell), is forthcoming from Candlewick Press in November 2017.
Katy's work has also appeared in numerous children's magazines, and she has written for several educational publishers.
For more information about Katy and her work, please visit http://katyduffield.com/HOME.html.
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August 4, 2019
Well, this is just plain ol' dumb. Loud Lula is the story of a future social pariah whose parents have allowed her to become the most blisteringly annoying child in town.
The child must have some sort of disorder. Maybe she can't hear properly, so she thinks she needs to shout. Maybe she has an auditory processing disorder. Maybe it's something else. But the fact that her parents just sort of ignore the problem for five years and then send her off to school (prompting the teacher to consider retirement) is just annoying. When they sent her to school for the first time, we're told that her father wanted to tell her to be quiet. But he didn't. Why not? Was he afraid of crushing her spirit? Unfortunately, by not teaching this child anything, the parents have created a public menace.
The rest of the story is just stupid. Fire doesn't retreat from sound, so Lula's saving of the town makes no sense. And while I don't usually mind if local speech patterns are used to add some cultural flavour, I thought that writing the whole story (and not just the dialogue) in that way was a bit much.
The illustrations are sort of cute, but I was too annoyed with Lula (and the permissive attitude of her parents) to really enjoy much about this book.
I can't even imagine how obnoxious this would be as an audiobook...
The child must have some sort of disorder. Maybe she can't hear properly, so she thinks she needs to shout. Maybe she has an auditory processing disorder. Maybe it's something else. But the fact that her parents just sort of ignore the problem for five years and then send her off to school (prompting the teacher to consider retirement) is just annoying. When they sent her to school for the first time, we're told that her father wanted to tell her to be quiet. But he didn't. Why not? Was he afraid of crushing her spirit? Unfortunately, by not teaching this child anything, the parents have created a public menace.
The rest of the story is just stupid. Fire doesn't retreat from sound, so Lula's saving of the town makes no sense. And while I don't usually mind if local speech patterns are used to add some cultural flavour, I thought that writing the whole story (and not just the dialogue) in that way was a bit much.
The illustrations are sort of cute, but I was too annoyed with Lula (and the permissive attitude of her parents) to really enjoy much about this book.
I can't even imagine how obnoxious this would be as an audiobook...
October 19, 2015
This the story of LuLa a good ole southern girl with a loud voice. This well drawn picture book, is funnier than a box full of puppies. It teaches that everyone's flaws has a unique value given the right circumstances.
October 13, 2017
Loud Lula follows the life of little Lula and her extremely loud voice. Lula was born with a voice that could be heard from miles and miles away. As a young toddler it was sometimes cute, but the closer she got to Kindergarten, the more her parents started to worry. When Lula gets to school she gets into some trouble with her constant outside voice. However, at the end of the book, her loud voice saves the day.
An activity for this book would be to have the kids make lists/posters for when an outside voice is appropriate and when it is not.
Duffield, K., & Boldt, M. (2015) Loud Lula. New York: Two Lions.
An activity for this book would be to have the kids make lists/posters for when an outside voice is appropriate and when it is not.
Duffield, K., & Boldt, M. (2015) Loud Lula. New York: Two Lions.
October 23, 2019
I read this book to my one year old every day. It’s the first, and only, book she has asked for by name, and her favorite book hands down. I read it in a southern accent and wonder if it was written with a southern accent. The first time I read it, it made my heart happy and I couldn’t get over how much fun it was to read. My most favorite children’s book yet!
June 16, 2018
Knee slappin fun!
This book was rootin tootin, down right knee slappingly HILARIOUS! My 6yr old daughter LOVES it. My dogs not so much! ( I tend to take on character when i read!!) Lol
This book was rootin tootin, down right knee slappingly HILARIOUS! My 6yr old daughter LOVES it. My dogs not so much! ( I tend to take on character when i read!!) Lol
June 11, 2017
I love it!
This book was amazing! and for my child they love it when the big tornado started. This thing was Amazing!
This book was amazing! and for my child they love it when the big tornado started. This thing was Amazing!
August 7, 2017
There are times when it's okay to use a loud voice!
December 6, 2017
Awesome artwork.
January 3, 2018
Fun book
Great story with fun Southern slang appropriate for kids. My four year old and I really enjoyed it. Give it a try!
Great story with fun Southern slang appropriate for kids. My four year old and I really enjoyed it. Give it a try!
May 9, 2018
A funny book about a girl who only has an "outside voice."
September 10, 2018
My 4 year old LOVED this and laughed out loud while we were reading it. I guess she relates to Lula! Haha!
January 12, 2019
Must Be Read Outloud
This is a cute story about Lula and her loud voice. The illustrations were so good, that my grandson could predict what was going to happen next.
This is a cute story about Lula and her loud voice. The illustrations were so good, that my grandson could predict what was going to happen next.
May 21, 2019
My 8 year old loved it
We have read this on a number of occasions. Out of three kids, my 8 yr old daughter really enjoys it.
We have read this on a number of occasions. Out of three kids, my 8 yr old daughter really enjoys it.
June 18, 2020
it's pretty nice.
March 11, 2021
I love this story. Although in reality a child this loud would be ear shattering, I still found this story to be knee slapping funny.
March 16, 2021
Loved the voice, loved the character, loved the illustrations.
February 12, 2022
A very fun read aloud. Kid thinks it's hilarious when we read Lula's parts extra loud.
October 1, 2022
ANYONE HAVE A LOUD CHILD?
Then this book is for you. Funny and endearing. Lula will YELL her way into your heart. The picture of the boy on the floor of the school is hilarious!
Then this book is for you. Funny and endearing. Lula will YELL her way into your heart. The picture of the boy on the floor of the school is hilarious!
October 12, 2016
Spunky & Humorous. Full of voice and great writing.
December 29, 2015
Thanks to the author and publisher for the Goodreads giveaway copy, provided in the exchange for an honest review.
This children's book is deep-fried in southern-isms. If you're not from those parts, you might get a little crossed-eyed and a lot giggly. Tuckered out, reckon and yonder are just a few displays of the Southernesque you'll find.
And if you want a cure for the 'outside voice,' then you'll find yourself up a creek without a paddle. Loud Lula is not a 'moral of the story' type of book. It's pure fun and snickers.
The gem is in the illustrations. Colorful. Detailed. And Loud. From the cover, to the whimsy of the copyright page, to the newspaper headlines at the end, you'll have a boot-scootin' good time.
Warning: May cause you to crave sweet tea.
This children's book is deep-fried in southern-isms. If you're not from those parts, you might get a little crossed-eyed and a lot giggly. Tuckered out, reckon and yonder are just a few displays of the Southernesque you'll find.
And if you want a cure for the 'outside voice,' then you'll find yourself up a creek without a paddle. Loud Lula is not a 'moral of the story' type of book. It's pure fun and snickers.
The gem is in the illustrations. Colorful. Detailed. And Loud. From the cover, to the whimsy of the copyright page, to the newspaper headlines at the end, you'll have a boot-scootin' good time.
June 9, 2016
Lula is a young girl who is also extremely loud- everyone everywhere can hear her at all parts of the day. This gets on many people's nerves and others are nervous for when Lula is going to get to school. But when Lula spots something far away that could be harmful to the town- her loud voice just might save the town.
The illustrations in this picturebook are very colorful and loud. There is not a blank space on any of the pages. This makes some of the pages better, but on others it is overwhelming and as the reader I am unsure of where to look.
I think students would be attracted to this book because of how fun and colorful it is. But personally I found it to be too much at times and it overwhelmed me easily.
The illustrations in this picturebook are very colorful and loud. There is not a blank space on any of the pages. This makes some of the pages better, but on others it is overwhelming and as the reader I am unsure of where to look.
I think students would be attracted to this book because of how fun and colorful it is. But personally I found it to be too much at times and it overwhelmed me easily.
December 27, 2015
Loud Lula is a fun book for young children. The pictures are bold and well drawn, and the story weaves in humor and an important lesson as Lula's friends and family try to get her to use her "inside voice." Although her loud voice causes some trouble and startles others, her very loud voice was also helpful, in the right circumstances, as her little town found out!
I received this book through the Goodreads First Reads program.
I received this book through the Goodreads First Reads program.
November 6, 2015
I won this book in a first read's giveaway. I have to say it's a cute book. I enjoyed it. It is a good school book for a quick read, but to get the students talking about using inside voices. Or as an example that we are all different and those qualities that are problematic, might be useful once in a while. The illustrations and bright and fun and I enjoyed them, even as an adult.
January 7, 2017
Everyone knows a child who is loud and yells everything with no volume control. This child, Lula goes to school and the dialogue is hilarious. Lula shakes up the teacher and all the students and still she is able to save the day at the end. Read and find out how she does this. Big colorful illustrations.
October 30, 2015
Reminds me of "Loud Emily" by Alexis O'Neill, which also gives the reader hope that even undesirable characteristics can be useful in certain situations!
Cartoonish illustrations are colorful and bring us up close to Lula's loud voice!
Cartoonish illustrations are colorful and bring us up close to Lula's loud voice!
January 20, 2016
Sometimes being loud isn't so bad after all. Lula is an unlikely little hero that will worm her way, or shout it, into the hearts of every child who hasn't quite found their own volume button just yet.
February 21, 2016
Everything about this book is adorable and humorous! The writing has a charming southern flare, the pictures are comical, and little Lula herself is a fun and spunky character. I highly recommend Loud Lula!
November 4, 2015
this is a very well written and illustrated childrens book. I would definitely recommend this book to any parent with small children
November 6, 2015
A lovely hardcover childrens book. It is colorfully and captively illustrated. I can see it easily becoming the favorite of any child.
November 6, 2015
Just received it yesterday. Really cute book. I have grandchildren and a great grandchild who will enjoy this book. Thank you for sharing.
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