By Connie Schultz.  Illustrations by Sandy Rodríguez.
Ages 4–8

Lola enjoys her days at school. She has so much fun reading, writing, learning, and playing at recess with her imaginary dog, Tank.  This changes when a fellow classmate dressed as a troll decides to become one and bullies all who pass his house.  

On her way to school, Lola becomes the troll’s next target.  Mean comments get hurled at Lola and she begins to feel sad and change her appearance.  Her mother notices and brings her to her favorite place, a local bookstore called The Bee’s Sneeze.  This visit is magical and encouraging for Lola as she feels inspired to confront the troll with kindness and empathy.  This changes everything!  The troll stops bullying and after a sincere apology, becomes her friend.

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