Written and illustrated by: Lauren Child.

Lauren Child’s inimitable brother-sister pair takes on another childhood bugaboo — the first day of school — with the help of Charlie’s resourcefulness and Lola’s imaginary friend.

Lola is not so sure about school. After all, why would she need to count higher than ten when she never eats more than ten cookies at a time? And why write letters when you have a telephone? Once again, it’s up to ever-patient big brother Charlie to persuade Lola that school is worthwhile — and that her invisible friend, Soren Lorensen, will be welcome, too. Lauren Child’s delightful sibling duo returns to tackle first-day-of-school jitters with their own special brand of energy and humor. (From GoodReads.)

I am too absolutely in love with Charlie and Lola. I’m also pleased to know that Alligators are for best, and stripes are nice to wear to school.

Recommended by: Auntie Anne.