McQuinn, Anna. Lola’s Perfect Hideout. Rosalind Beardshaw, Illus. Charlesbridge, 05/2026. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-384-6. GRADES Preschool–1. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
Lola loves playing with her new baby sister and younger brother Leo, but she is a big girl who needs a space for herself. Lola uses a blanket, an old yellow parasol, a string of lights, and some of her favorite toys and books to create her hideout. With the help of her Daddy, a sign is created to let everyone know that this space is for “Big Girls Only.” She shares the space with her cousin, Hani, who is also a big girl, as well as with Makeda, the family cat. With McQuinn’s gentle storytelling and Beardshaw’s warm and colorful illustrations, the hideout becomes a respected part of family life. Lola’s hideout is a welcoming place for small people, where Lola can play, imagine and invite others in. Lola and her family have brown skin and black curly hair. A wonderful addition to the Lola collection of books.
Pauline Harris—San Francisco Public Library