Praise for LULU AND THE DUCK IN THE PARK (Book 1)

Awards

2012 Booklist Editors Choice
2013 Notable Children's Book - ALSC
2013 ReadKiddoRead Kiddos Finalist
2013 USBBY Outstanding International Book honor list
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book 2013 - Fiction for Younger Readers
Best Children's Books of the Year 2013, Bank Street College
BookLinks Lasting Connection of 2012
CCBC Choices 2013

Reviews

"A warmhearted beginning to a new chapter-book series delights from the first few sentences....Utterly winning." STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews

"Though all ends well, gratifyingly the story's resolution is not pat. And although race is never mentioned in the story, Lamont's depiction of Lulu and her cousin-slash-best-friend as children of color provides welcome main characters not usually seen in beginning chapter books--particularly one as fine as this." STARRED REVIEW, The Horn Book Magazine

"'Lulu was famous for animals,' opens this sparkling series launch, first published in the U.K., about Lulu, an irrepressible girl with a penchant for acquiring pets." STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly

". . . McKay shows a rare ability to capture a younger audience in this involving chapter book for transitional readers. The well structured, third-person narrative builds dramatic tension, provides comic relief of the most believable sort, and shows plenty of heart." STARRED REVIEW, Booklist

"Many kids will sympathize with animal-loving Lulu, and McKay's easygoing, perceptive humor adds liveliness to the account. . . . A lighthearted yet eventful outing, this will entice as a chaptery readaloud as well as a readalone." RECOMMEND, The Bulletin

"The satisfying ending will have children awaiting the next installment in what is likely to become a hit series for fans of other plucky characters like Horrible Harry, Stink, and Junie B. Jones." STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal

Praise for LULU AND THE DOG FROM THE SEA (Book 2)

Reviews

"Whether they live with dogs or not, readers will absorb some truths about family vacations and the true care of animal companions in the company of Lulu and Mellie, who are as utterly charming and as completely age 7 as possible." Kirkus Reviews

"Fresh as a sea breeze, the story shows McKay's sure hand in creating characters, both human and canine. A rewarding addition to the Lulu series of beginning chapter books." Booklist

"McKay hits the nail on the head in this beginning chapter book. . . .This title should be a staple in any early-chapter-book collection." STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal

"The cottage's grumpy caretaker points out a dog running wild who's 'not welcome around here.' Them's fightin' words for Lulu, and she systematically goes about winning the dog's trust by feeding and petting him, caring for his neglected coat, and praising him." The Horn Book Magazine

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