A little bit Lola: Too messy to be a princess by Kiah Thomas & Bec Kitson
Too Messy to Be a Princess is the fourth instalment in the A Little Bit Lola series written by Kiah Thomas and illustrated by Bec Kitson. Welcoming readers back into Lola’s colourful, chaotic and charmingly imaginative world for another fun adventure, readers will be thoroughly entertained. Whether you have previously met Lola, or this is the first time, you won’t be disappointed.
Lola is a character bursting with personality, imagination and big dreams. In this story, she decides she is tired of always following everyone else’s rules in her busy family and wants to start making the rules herself. Naturally, the perfect solution is to become a princess. So, with a party coming up, Lola has already worked out the perfect princess outfit; while dreaming of the moment when everyone will follow her royal rules.
Her plans quickly hit a hurdle when her older sister refuses to lend her the perfect princess dress; stating she is too messy! Lola must prove this is not the case and, with this mission in mind, what follows is a hilarious chain of events.
Young readers will be giggling as Lola experiments with outrageous ideas, including a standout attempt that sees her try to get her cat to lick her clean by pouring milk over herself. Throughout the chaos, Lola’s trusty pet unicorn remains by her side, adding an extra layer of charm and cuteness to the story.
Thomas has written another fast paced and highly entertaining short novel, with Kitson’s illustrations bursting with colour, movement and expression. Each element perfectly complimenting one another and capturing Lola’s peppy personality and cleaning chaos.
Too Messy to Be a Princess is a fantastic choice for children beginning their independent reading journey. It works beautifully as a standalone read; rewarding returning fans or first fans alike.
Funny, engaging and full of heart, this book will have readers eagerly wondering what Lola could possibly get up to next.
Themes: Problem solving, Princesses, Parties, Family, Humour, Rules.
Michelle O'Connell