Lola's Rules for Friendship: A Charming Picture Book About a Little Sister Making Friends for Kids

by Jenna McCarthy, Sara Palacios (Illustrator)

The charming and laugh-out-loud companion to Lola Knows a Lot —perfect for fans of Fancy Nancy and Pinkalicious. Lola knows a LOT about being a good friend. She knows friends have lots of things in common…but not everything (that would be boring). Friends are always ready to share…even something gross! Sometimes friends make mistakes…but they ALWAYS forgive each other. The problem is Lola’s family just moved, and the only person she knows in her new neighborhood is her big sister Charlotte. And Charlotte doesn’t exactly count. Can Lola prove she knows how to MAKE friends, too? From author Jenna McCarthy and illustrator Sara Palacios comes this adorable tale of a smart and sassy little sister who’s determined to make some friends!

Genres: Picture Books, Friendship, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

Published November 14, 2017

About the author

I’ve been writing for a long time.

I submitted my first short story to Highlights magazine in 1977.

I never got a reply.

In high school I wrote a lot of really bad poetry. Mercifully, I didn’t save any of it.

The first thing I ever had published was an essay in my college newspaper. The typesetter misspelled the word "sing" as "sign" in the last line and the whole thing made no sense whatsoever.

After graduation I got a job writing copy for a big advertising agency. I would have stayed there forever if I hadn’t gotten laid off on my twenty-fifth birthday. I grabbed a stapler and some sticky notes before I was escorted out of the building by a police officer.

I started writing fabulous articles and submitting them to all of the Fancy New York City Magazines (FNYCMs). None of them were ever published, although I did get one really nice, hand-written rejection letter.

One day, a FNYCM Editor offered me a job. I was so excited that I took it without knowing the salary. A few years later, I moved to another FNYCM. And then another. Dozens more asked me to write articles in exchange for actual money. I moved to California, wrote a book, had some babies, and wrote several more books. I gave a TED talk, flipped a house on TV and learned how to play tennis. Right now I’m trying to give up processed food and teach myself how to write a screenplay. At the same time. It’s not easy.

Someday I’d like to start a petition to have the words mauve and moist removed from the English language.

I don’t like to brag, but I’m the luckiest person I know. I’m married to my best friend, I work in my pajamas and I have two beautiful, healthy, hilarious daughters. I like cats and sparkly things and laughing until my sides hurt. And hats. I really like hats.

Oh, and I’m not Jenny McCarthy. But you knew that, right?

Reviews

[Jen]

some very realistic bits. I would have liked to see more diverse kids. There is some diversity in the book.

[Angie]

The story and the pictures are super cute but its quite lengthy for a younger story time a little too much. More suitable for an older story time.

[Rolf]

Very sweet, with great messages about what it means to be a good friend.

[Rose Rosetree]

What does it mean to make a friend?
What does it mean to BE a friend?
And I'd add another vital question to the mix: What does it mean to CHOOSE a friend?

Each caring person needs to develop answers to these questions. "Lola's Rules for Friendship" is a good start, picture book style. My favorite quote:

"Friends also tell each other the truth."

FIVE STARS. Because all of us need friends. In addition, our relationships will go far better if each of us also has some principles or rules or useful understandings about friendship. Yes!!!!!

[Melanie Hetrick]

Lola and her family move to a new neighborhood. Lola had tons of friends at her old house but she doesn't know anyone in her new house. Her parents assure her that she is quite good at making friends. Lola spends the story listing things that make good friends and how to do it. Like compromising, sharing and helping each other out.

A cute story about how to be a good friend.

[SheReads]

Reviewed for YA Books Central

A story about an endearing little girl learning one of life's greatest lessons - how to relate to her peers.

The story:
Lola used to have a lot of friends.

See the rest of the review here: http://www.yabookscentral.com/kidsfic...

[Stacey Socholotuk]

I appreciated that this book was more honest about friendship. Being friends is not all roses and rainbows, especially for children who are learning to navigate the world. And, friendship requires compromise and work. Recommended read-aloud for elementary.

[Edward Sullivan]

Fun, cheerful companion to Lola Knows a Lot.

[Tracie]

Friendship - A young girl moves into a neighborhood and shares how she plans to make friends.

[Kelly]

Lola's family is moving and she needs to make new friends. She knows a lot of rules about how to do this.

[Stephanie]

Cute story of friendship- moving to a new area and strangers are friends you just haven't met yet!

[Brindi Michele]

I really liked it, but needed more diversity

[Joey Gremillion]

Great pick for parents and children to read right before school or preschool begins. Love this!!

[Shannon Nicole Dunn]

Smart, witty and enjoyable.

But when I saw the author's name, I totally read Jenny McCarthy. Whyyyyyyy? Ugh. What is wrong with me?

[Lara Bate]

A great book about making friends.

[Carrie Jacobs]

Great story to teach about friendship

[Molly]

One of the better books about friendships. Really great one to have in my office!

[Jessica]

I was expecting this to be one of those really forced, checklist books, but it wasn't half bad. Lola moves to a new neighborhood and has to make new friends.

[Y.Poston]

delightful!

[Carol]

I sneaked this from the pile of books my Granddaughter picked out while in the library. I liked it for the moral lesson and the illustrations. My almost 4 year old is quite social but we could all use some fine tuning in making friends.
I sure am enjoying all these children’s books.

[Emelisa]

My kid really loved the rules. He agreed with everything.

[Briana]

This book nicely lays out the great aspects needed to be a good friend. Clear, easy to follow, and has good examples.

[Christine Turner]

Lola knows a LOT about being a good friend. She knows friends have lots of things in common...but not everything (that would be boring). Friends are always ready to share...even something gross! Sometimes friends make mistakes...but they ALWAYS forgive each other. The problem is Lola's family just moved, and the only person she knows in her new neighborhood is her big sister Charlotte. And Charlotte doesn't exactly count. Can Lola prove she knows how to MAKE friends, too? This adorable tale of a smart and sassy little sister who's determined to make some friends!

Note: I considered this item for the storytime kits, but the text would be difficult for some children to read.