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“There is a new baby in Lola’s life, adding to the excitement and joy that fill her house. But even though Lola loves reading to and playing with the baby, she sometimes needs time to herself, too. Luckily, Lola’s family is supportive of Lola’s needs. When she creates her very own hideout, Lola has the opportunity to make the space her own as she processes the big feelings that naturally come with change. This continuation of the Lola series embraces an important part of being the oldest child in a growing family…Charming and heartfelt, this picture book is an uplifting addition to the Lola stories collection and is well-suited to young readers adjusting to life with new members of their families.”

Children’s Literature

Lola’s Perfect Hideout (Lola Reads #11)

Written by Anna McQuinn
Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
Published by Charlesbridge

The newest adventure in the bestselling Lola Reads series celebrates hideouts as safe spaces for children to play, imagine, and process emotions independently.

Lola loves playing with Leo and her new baby sister, but sometimes she wants a place for big girls only!

When Lola decides to play by herself, she gathers her supplies and gets to work, pinning up a blanket and string lights to make her hiding place. The hideout is not complete without Lola’s precious things: Mary and Dinah and her three favorite books. With Daddy’s help, she makes a “Big Girls Only” sign at the door and invites her cousin Hani for a visit. After a sleepover in her hiding place, Lola is ready to re-emerge for family time.

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Primary ISBN: 9781623543846
Publication Date: May 2026
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book , Age 02 or older

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