The Taming of Lola A Shrew Story

by Weiss, Ellen; Smath, Jerry

• ISBN13: 9780810940666
• ISBN10: 0810940663
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-03-01
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
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Summary

Little Lola the shrew is a troublemaker, and a mean one at that! Her constant whining has shredded her family's nerves. Her siblings are fed up, and her parents have just plain given up. Shealwaysgets her way. But the real trouble begins when Lola's cousin Lester comes to stay with her family. Turns out, he'smeanerthan she is! Suddenly Lester is the one getting special treatment, just because he demands it. Lola and Lester find themselves in screaming matches over the silliest things. Will Lola ever learn her lesson? Will Lester learn his? This wonderful book has a valuable message that isn't preachy, delivered with warmth and charm.

Author Biography

Ellen Weiss has written tie-in books for Shrek, Prince of Egypt, and Chicken Run, and created a series of easy-to-reads for Aladdin. This is her first original picture book. She lives in New York City. Jerry Smath has written and illustrated more than forty books for children. His work has received much praise, including a Children’s Choice Award, a Kids First Award, and a Parents’ Choice Award. He lives in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, with his wife.