McQuinn, Anna

Lola meets new friends and tries many new things on her fun but exhausting first day of school.

Joseph enjoys visiting his best friend Jamal's home, where he learns about the Somali culture and enjoys the family's traditions and cuisine.

Monifa, an African-American girl, befriends Mei Jing, a Chinese girl, after they are sat next to one another at school, and Monifa describes how Mei Jing has taught her about the Chinese culture and traditions.

Lola loves to hear Daddy read a new library book each night, an activity that spurs her imagination and results in inventive play the next day.

Every Tuesday Lola and her mother visit their local library to return and check out books, attend story readings, and share a special treat.

Joseph enjoys visiting his best friend Jamal's home, where he learns about the Somali culture and enjoys the family's traditions and cuisine.

Lola plants a flower garden with her parent's help, and watches it grow.

Lola loves to hear Daddy read a new library book each night, an activity that spurs her imagination and results in inventive play the next day.

Every Tuesday Lola and her mother visit their local library to return and check out books, attend story readings, and share a special treat.

Lola reads story books to her new baby brother Leo, and even though Mommy and Daddy are busy, they still have time to read to Lola at bedtime.