Normally I love Charlie and Lola, but for some reason this just didn't work for me. Friendship is always a tricky subject, for me, anyway. ( )

This book teaches the lesson that friendships come in all shapes and sizes. Two youngsters, Lola and Morton engage in a play date that doesn't go so well at first - at least from Lola's perspective. Morton seems non-plussed with her overtures of connection. Every idea is met with seeming apathy. The friendship congeals around "bubbly' laughter as Lola blows bubbles in her milk, and Lola learns to compromise and play a game that herself doesn't particularly.

I could use this book with young readers, gifted or not to explore personalities and unlikely friendships.

Discussion points for young audiences could be asking each child which of Lola's suggestions the readers/listeners like best, as well as whether or not the class would like "round and round." ( )

Based on Playhouse Disney show, the illustrations are creative paper cut outs. The story is about big brother / little sister relationship and making friends.

Cute book about becoming friends with someone. Sometimes it takes a little extra effort to find common bonds! ( )