SuitabookCharlie and Lola: I Am Too Absolutely Small For School
Lauren Child
- Reading
- Read it together before discussing practical details. Pause when Lola gives a reason for avoiding school, invite the child’s interpretation, and return to any concern the story brings up.
- Themes
- Starting school: Lola is nearly big enough to go to school but says she is too small and too busy at home. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Imagination and companionship: Soren Lorensen, Lola's invisible friend, is slightly nervous about going to school on his own. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- Notice how Lola explains being too busy and too small, and how Soren Lorensen's nervousness is presented. If these feelings resonate, allow the child to lead rather than assuming the same worries apply.