Lottie Paris and the Best Place
By Terreece Clarke,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Lottie shows what's fun about the library in vibrant sequel.
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What's the Story?
Lottie Paris -- and all of her energy -- is back, exploring another one of her favorite places, the library. As in the first book, Lottie Paris Lives Here, Lottie's imagination takes center stage as she explores the world around her with her new friend Carl. Readers learn about proper library etiquette, how to treat borrowed library materials, and how fun a trip to the library can be, especially when you share it with friends.
Is It Any Good?
LOTTIE PARIS AND THE BEST PLACE is a great resource for early readers. By bringing in Lottie's new friend, Carl, author Angela Johnson opens up the Lottie's world to a whole new group: boys! Readers will enjoy the engaging, rhythmic prose while exploring Lottie's imagination and her favorite place, the library.
Illustrator Scott M. Fischer captures the vibrancy of these preschoolers. His illustrations are full of life and add incredible depth to each page. The colors are rich and fun, just like Lottie and Carl. Lottie Paris and the Best Place is also good for prompting discussions about proper behavior in the library and how to treat borrowed books. After kids get excited by this fun romp with Lottie, parents may want to make library visits a regular part of their family's schedule -- not a bad thing in a world of ebooks.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about their local library. What's your favorite section of the library? What kinds of books would you find there? What are some things you would like to learn about in the library?
How does Lottie Paris and the Best Place compare with the series starter, Lottie Paris Lives Here? How does art help convey Lottie's personality?
Name three things you shouldn't do with library books?
Book Details
- Author: Angela Johnson
- Illustrator: Scott M. Fischer
- Genre: For Beginning Readers
- Topics: Dinosaurs, Adventures, Science and Nature
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Publication date: March 5, 2013
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 5 - 9
- Number of pages: 32
- Available on: Hardback
- Last updated: March 4, 2020
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