Mummascribbles – Children's book review and GIVEAWAY! Lola Pug – Mummascribbles

We were asked recently if we would like to review a new children’s book called Lola Pug. We always love new books in our house and so of course I welcomed the offer!

About the book

Lola Pug is of course about a Pug. It is written by Carina Lagnado and illustrated by Emily Colenso. Carina is originally from Geneva but now loves in Somerset with her husband and two children and of course, Lola the Pug.  The official book blurb goes:

The Adams family live in a country cottage, surrounded by their pets and the farm animals, who munch the grass in the orchards. Isabel really wants one more pet – her very own puppy. Big? Small? Hairy? Bouncy?

They choose Lola, an adorable pug – but sometimes it’s hard being a little bit different. The village fair gives Lola a chance to shine and, before long, everyone loves her!

What we thought of the book
It is such a sweet book. It is aimed at children of 5+ but we never really pay attention to that because we read Zach everything! Well, maybe not the latest horror but you know what I mean! It has about 28 pages of the written word and is the perfect length for a bedtime story. The story follows Lola on her adventures through the countryside with her owner and all the animals are a bit mean to her, because Pugs look a bit funny don’t they? It has your typical happy ending which means Lola is the star of the show and send the message that even the funniest looking dogs can triumph!

What struck me specifically about the book is the illustrations. They are absolutely gorgeous. There is so much to spot on each page. I love books that have lots of animals and creatures so that we can test Zach’s knowledge and get him really involved, and this book did just that.

Is there anything we didn’t like?
I have no complaints. It is a lovely, simple book to read and one that we shall happily keep on the bookshelf.

***GIVEAWAY***
Now it’s your turn to get your hands on a copy of Lola Pug because I have THREE to give away! Yep, you read that right…I’ll be picking 3 lucky winners! If you want to be in with a chance, just enter at the Rafflecopter below. The competition will run until midnight on Monday 15th June and is open to UK residents only. Winners will be chosen and notifies on Tuesday 16th June.

a Rafflecopter giveaway