Lottie's New Friend

The Lottie books portray sweet and complex friendships in a perfect, simple way. Just like people, sometimes the characters are petty and jealous and the lessons learned are good ones without being cute or heavy handed. Dodo's predicament gives the story a wonderful turn, and the illustrations are charming, which make the repeated readings of this book a special pleasure. All three of my children - 2 boys and a girl - love this book.

My 5-years-old really enjoys reading this book. It is funny and easy to read for beginning readers. Even my 20-months-old loves reading this book. Its good message about friendship is an added bonus.

I recently discovered this series (3 books by Petra Mathers -- this is the 2nd) and I'm already anxiously looking forward to book 4. Great illustrations, sweet story. My 2 and 4 year-olds adore the characters.

I love this world, of Lottie, Herbie, and now Dodo that Petra Mathers has created.You'll laugh but most of all you'll recognize yourself--because who hasn't ever felt like a fifth wheel at one time or another? The art is fresh, and filled with wonderful details of this seaside town--which is so cozy that it makes me want to buy a house there right next to Lottie! And look out for perhaps the funniest line you've EVER seen on a flap!( I won't ruin it by telling you). I am crazy about this book AND the series and I know kids and the adults that read it to kids will be too!!

Lottie and Herbie return, with Mathers' trademark gorgeous paintings that are quirky, quaint, and very funny. These Lottie books tend to be winners.