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Charlie and Lola Books

In order from I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato to I Am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas.

The Charlie and Lola series is a set of 34 picture books by Lauren Child, published between 2000 and 2026. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato
I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed
I Am Too Absolutely Small for School
We honestly CAN look after your dog
But Excuse Me That is My Book
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato
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$958
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato

A picky eater discovers the power of imagination to transform her meals.

32 pages· 556 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Summary: Lola refuses to eat anything, from carrots to tomatoes, until her brother Charlie spins tales of cosmic origins and magical lands. As Charlie's stories transform ordinary food into extraordinary adventures, will Lola finally take a bite? Dive into a whimsical tale where imagination triumphs over picky eating, and discover if Lola's taste buds can be swayed by creativity.
The complete set

Charlie and Lola Series

34 books · Published 2000–2026

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$379

Boo! Made You Jump!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2007

Can Lola finally scare her fearless brother Charlie?

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$474

You Can Be My Friend

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2007

Can Lola help a shy boy find his voice for a fun afternoon?

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$474

But I Am an Alligator

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

Can Lola's alligator costume be worn everywhere, even at school?

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$574

Charlie Is Broken!

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2009

A circus show is halted by an unexpected injury. Can joy be restored?

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$858

Slightly Invisible

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2010

An invisibility potion leads to unexpected adventures with a clever sister.

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$1799

Absolutely One Thing

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Lola's playful math turns a simple shopping trip into a numbers adventure.

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$1697

A Dog with Nice Ears

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

Lola dreams of the perfect dog, but her quest leads to unexpected choices.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Charlie and Lola series?

There are 34 books in the Charlie and Lola series. It began with I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato in 2000, and the newest book, I Am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas, was published in 2026.

What ages are the Charlie and Lola books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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