
Written by Anna McQuinn · Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
Part of the Lola Reads series
A young girl eagerly awaits her grandmother's visit, sparking a week of family fun and cherished memories.
Lola is thrilled as her grandmother, Nana-Bibi, arrives for a special visit. With Nana-Bibi staying in her room, Lola embarks on a week filled with joyful activities—shopping for Tanzanian gifts, dancing, and making mandazi doughnuts. As they bond, Nana-Bibi shares stories of her own childhood, creating a tapestry of memories that span generations. This heartwarming tale captures the excitement and warmth of family reunions, leaving young readers eager for their own family adventures.
In the latest Lola Reads book, Lola welcomes a special visitor–her grandmother Nana-Bibi! Lola’s grandmother is coming to visit, and Lola can’t wait for all the family fun. Nana-Bibi will stay in Lola’s room, so Lola gets to sleep on a special blow-up bed. The family spends the week doing different activities, like shopping for presents for family back in Tanzania, having dance parties, and making special mandazi doughnuts. Nana-Bibi and Lola share a special time as Nana-Bibi remembers all the things she used to do with her nana. This multigenerational celebration of grandmas, moms, and grandaughters will reassure all children preparing for a visit from a faraway relative.
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