Booky Girl Lulu

9 primary works

Lulu Loves the Library

by Anna McQuinn

Published 27 April 2006

Age range 5 to 9

Lulu has her library card. She has her rucksack full of borrowed books. Most important of all, she has a big smile on her face because it's Tuesday and she and her Mummy are going to the library...Once there, she enjoys storytime and rhyme time, then she chooses new books to take home. Lulu's Mummy is a role model too - choosing her own books to take out and reading to Lulu at bedtime - they have a new story AND an old favourite to end the day.

Lulu is beloved by parents of young children and librarians the world over - her enthusiasm for books and stories is wonderfully captured in the bright and endearing artwork which perfectly compliments the simple text.

At a time when libraries are under threat, Lulu shows the impact that easy access to books and reading can have on a young child (and their family) in growing enthusiastic readers and learners: 'Lulu can convince us all that books and stories are absolutely the best thing in the world.' - The Reading Zone

Lulu Loves Stories

by Anna McQuinn

Published 1 February 2011

Lulu loves stories - and the books she reads inspire her to be many things: from a fairy to a farmer, a mummy to a monster, a tiger to a tiny pilot...

Lulu Reads to Zeki

by Anna McQuinn

Published 13 September 2011

Lulu's mum and dad use stories to prepare her for the arrival of a new sibling and make sure they still have time for her and her stories once baby Zeki arrives. So, it is no surprise that Lulu believes every problem can be solved with story - and from bath time to bedtime, she chooses just the right one to read to her new baby brother. Zeki cries a lot but his book-loving sister has the solution; when he's upset, she reads him a funny story; when he needs a new nappy, she reads him her favourite potty book and when he cries in the bath, she reads him her best duck book. Fortunately, Zeki also sleeps a lot too and that gives Lulu plenty time for her own reading.

Lulu Loves Flowers

by Anna McQuinn

Published 19 February 2015

When Lulu reads Mary, Mary Quite Contrary in a book of garden poems, she wants to grow some flowers herself. Being Lulu, she has to do some research first. She gets gardening books, chooses the best flowers to grow, buys seeds and plants them. Then she has to wait...While she is waiting she makes a flower book, collects silver bells, beads and shells to decorate the garden like the rhyme and even makes a 'Mary Mary' doll! When her flowers have grown, she bakes some cupcakes and invites her friends to see it. Whew! Lulu Loves Flowers; encourages indoors and outdoors activity, covers spending time with both parents, promotes love of reading and visiting libraries.

Lulu Gets a Cat

by Anna McQuinn

Published 1 June 2017

Lulu wants a cat. Mummy says pets are a lot of work, so Lulu is eager to find out more. She reads all about cats in the library. She takes care of her stuffed toys and shows Mummy how responsible she can be. When she finally gets to adopt a little cat, Lulu knows just what to do.
Lulu Gets a Cat is a picture book that explores preparing to adopt a pet, learning responsibility, caring for a new pet, first experiences, empathy and much more. With rich and emotive illustrations it communicates the everyday life of a child and the relationship with their parents.

Lulu's First Day

by Anna McQuinn

Published 20 June 2019

Everyone's favourite reading role model is back! Book-loving Lulu is excited to start pre-school. It will be like storytime at the library, but she will stay by herself. Everyone gets up super early to make sure they are ready. There's so much to do at pre-school: Lulu makes a new friend, reads, plays dresses up and builds and sings. In no time at all, Mummy is back to collect her. Lulu's First Day is the perfect picture book to prepare the little ones for the pre-school experience.

Lulu's Sleepover

by Anna McQuinn

Published 30 August 2021

Lulu is excited about her first sleepover at cousin Hani’s house. She chooses what to bring then off she goes.
The day with Hani is packed! They play in the garden and make water pictures. After lunch, (when Lulu tries cucumbers for the first time!) they dress up and watch a movie. When it’s time for bed, Auntie Almaz shares a special story about when she and Lulu’s daddy were little. Sleepovers are an important rite of passage for young children who will be reassured by this gentle story and will love watching the little cousins play together.

Lulu's Nana Visits

by Anna McQuinn

Published 28 August 2023

Lulu loves when her Nana visits and can't wait for all the family fun. The family spends the week shopping for presents for family back in Tanzania, having dance parties, and making special mandazi doughnuts. Nana-Bibi tells Lulu about all the things she used to do with her Nana.

Lulu Meets the Bees

by Anna McQuinn

Published 15 September 2024

Lulu is really excited! She is off to visit beekeeper Auntie Zora to meet her bees. Lulu wears a special suit so she can get up close: she sees the queen bee, the workers and even the baby bees. She tastes the honey it is sweet and sticky, and delicious. It inspires Lulu to do what she can to help the bees.