Lauren Child: Charlie and Lola, Clarice Bean and More!

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Lauren Child: My Favorite Children's Author

Lauren Child is the British author and illustrator of fabulous children's books for kids of all ages! Charlie and Lola appeals to both preschoolers and tweeners (as it stars one of each), and Clarice Bean is a tweener who can't seem to pay attention, and frequently slips into flights of fancy. Charlie and Lola are now a TV show also, airing on the Disney Channel here in the States.

As an American Anglophile, I adore the accents and the speech patterns, and the little anglicisms (is that a word?)-- for instance, I don't know one American tweener who says "utterly" like Clarice Bean! I just love it! The humor is so British, the situations so imaginative-- if you haven't checked out Lauren Child's work, you need to try it! Check out my links below!

Charlie and Lola

I Completely Know About Guinea Pigs 

Charlie and Lola: I Completely Know About Guinea Pigs

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Charlie and Lola Back-to-School Books! 

Is your little one worried about back-to-school? So is Lola. Charlie finds ways to make it exciting, though!

I Am Too Absolutely Small for School (Charlie and Lola)

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My School Play Sticker Stories (Charlie and Lola)

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I am Too Small to Go to School (Charlie & Lola)

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Charlie and Lola School Supplies 

What fun to take Charlie and Lola along to school!

Charlie and Lola - Backpacks - Pink Milk Is My Favourite and My Best 13 inch Backpack

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Charlie and Lola - School Supplies - Pink Milk and Cookies Lunch Case

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Charlie and Lola - School Supplies - Charlie Pencil Case

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Charlie and Lola Links 

There is an awful lot of fun in these links!

Charlie and Lola.com
The Official Charlie and Lola site! So much fun! Video clips, downloads, games, e-cards, and more! There's an interactive "webisode" which is like an episode of the show, with pauses where your child and Lola play the games on the site, as instructed by Charlie!



Playhouse Disney
More fun from the TV show. Printables (coloring sheets, connect the dots, a fun maze), clips from the show, and an interactive storybook!

CBeebies
Another great site from the UK. CBeebies is the BBC children's site. Screensavers and wallpaper, several storybooks, games, video clips, Charlie and Lola paperdolls, crafts projects, and lots more!

Magic Pencil
Send a Charlie and Lola e-card!

Charlie and Lola Dolls! 

Charlie & Lola Giggling Pair

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Kid's Preferred's 8" Sizzles the Dog

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Charlie & Lola Giggling Lola Doll

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Charlie & Lola Giggling Charlie Doll

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Kid's Preferred's 16" Dressable Talking Lola

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Charlie and Lola Gifts: Games! 

Charlie and Lola’s Pink Milk Game

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Charlie and Lola - Toys - Go Fish Game

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Charlie and Lola - Toys - Mix and Match Game

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Charlie and Lola - Toys - Domino Game

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Charlie and Lola Gifts: Clothes! 

Charlie and Lola - Clothing - It Wasn't Me T-Shirt Size 3T

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Charlie and Lola - Apparel - Lola With Tomato Girls Toddler T-Shirt Size 2T

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Charlie and Lola - Clothing - Extremely Very Busy T-Shirt Size 2T

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Charlie and Lola-- The DVD Series! 

Charlie and Lola, Vol. 1

Release Date: 09/05/2006

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Charlie and Lola, Vol. 2

Release Date: 09/05/2006

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Charlie and Lola, Vol. 3: My Little Town

Release Date: 02/06/2007

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Charlie and Lola, Vol. 4 - It Is Absolutely Completely Not Messy

Release Date: 05/29/2007

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Charlie and Lola, Vol. 5 - But I Am an Alligator

Release Date: 08/07/2007

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More DVDs and DVD Sets! 

Charlie and Lola, Vol. 6 - How Many More Minutes Until Christmas

Release Date: 10/16/2007

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Charlie & Lola, Vol 7 - This Is Actually My Party

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Charlie and Lola, Vol. 8: I Am Collecting a Collection

The latest DVD is available for pre-order now, and comes out August 8, 2008!

Release Date: 08/05/2008

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Charlie and Lola, Vols. 1 and 2

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Charlie & Lola: Vol 3 & 4

Release Date: 05/29/2007

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The Charlie and Lola CD! 

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What fun! A Charlie and Lola CD, Charlie and Lola's Favourite and Best Music Record.

It includes a full-length music video, The Bestest in the Barn!

CD now available in the U.S. as well... 

Charlie and Lola's Favourite and Best Music Record!

Charlie and Lola's Favourite and Best Music Record

Release Date: 05/08/2007

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Charlie and Lola Gift Bags and Wrapping Paper 

Charlie and Lola - Party Supplies - Tomato Design Gift Wrap

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Charlie and Lola - Party Supplies - Graph Paper Design Gift Wrap

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Charlie and Lola - Garden Design Gift Wrap

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Charlie and Lola Matching Gift Tags 

Charlie and Lola - Garden Design Gift Tas

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Charlie and Lola - Graph Paper Design Gift Tags

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Charlie and Lola Cards: Invitations, Thank You and Birthday Cards 

Charlie and Lola - Party Supplies - Thank You Cards with Charlie

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Charlie and Lola - Party Supplies - Thank You Cards with Lola

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Charlie and Lola - Stationery - Garden Design Notecards

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Charlie and Lola - Party Supplies - Graph Paper Style Birthday Greeting Card

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Charlie and Lola on YouTube 


Charlie And Lola - Charlie Is Broken

Charlie And Lola - I Completely Know About Guinea Pigs

Charlie And Lola - Look After Your Planet
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Charlie and Lola Books on Amazon 

Check out the Charlie and Lola series!

Charlie and Lola: Snow is My Favorite and My Best (Charlie & Lola)

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I Absolutely Must Do Coloring Now or Painting or Drawing (Charlie and Lola)

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I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed (Charlie and Lola)

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I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato (Charlie and Lola)

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My Wobbly Tooth Must Not Ever Never Fall Out (Charlie and Lola)

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More Charlie and Lola Books on Amazon 

Whoops! But It Wasn't Me (Charlie and Lola)

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I've Won, No I've Won, No I've Won (Charlie and Lola)

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We Honestly Can Look After Your Dog (Charlie and Lola)

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My Haircut Sticker Stories (Charlie and Lola)

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More Charlie and Lola! 

Finally! Charlie and Lola merchandise is beginning to be available in the U.S.! Check out these adorable things in room decor. (I want the door hang for myself!)

Charlie and Lola - Party Supplies - Red Photo Album

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Charlie and Lola - Decor - Graph Paper Style Height Chart

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Charlie and Lola - Decor - Door Hanger

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Charlie and Lola - Decor - Red Bookends

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Charlie and Lola - Decor - Garden Design Wallplanner

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Clarice Bean

Clarice Bean Links 

ClariceBean.com
The Official Clarice Bean site! Home page is Clarice's bedroom. Look around for screen savers and wallpaper, and even sign up for an e-mail newsletter.



Hachette Children's Books
Haven't tried Clarice Bean yet? Here is a link to the entire first chapter, illustrations and all, of Lauren Child's latest book: Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now, published October 2006. This one is about all the things tweeners worry about.

Office Dog
An online UK store selling Clarice Bean greeting cards, stationary and desk accessories.

Candlewick Press Activities
Help Clarice Bean save the planet! With a downloadable activity kit.

KidsReads.com
Book review of Utterly Me, Clarice Bean. Utterly recommended!

NerdTests.com
Take an online trivia quiz to see if you are a true Clarice Bean fan.

Clarice Bean Playing Cards 

Playing Cards - Clarice Bean by Roger La Borde

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Clarice Bean Chapter Books 

(Ages 8-12 or so)

Clarice Bean: An Exceptionordinarily Good Boxed Set

Release Date: 08/22/2006

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Utterly Me, Clarice Bean

Release Date: 03/03/2005

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Clarice Bean Spells Trouble

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Clarice Bean Don't Look Now

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Clarice Bean Shorter Books 

(Ages 7-9 or so)

Clarice Bean, That's Me

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My Uncle is a Hunkle, Says Clarice Bean

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Clarice Bean, Guess Who's Babysitting?

I believe this is just the American version of "My Uncle is a Hunkle, Says Clarice Bean". Same story.

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What Planet are You from Clarice Bean?

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Featured Fun Find! 

Pink Milk
Pink Milk is the web's Charlie and Lola specialist selling official merchandise including t-shirts, mugs, party invites, books and more. New: Clarice Bean merchandise!
Pink Milk Magazine
And now, Pink Milk has an online magazine!

More by Lauren Child!

More Fun Books by Lauren Child 

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book?

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Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent

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That Pesky Rat

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Beware of the Storybook Wolves

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Princess and the Pea, The

Release Date: 03/21/2006

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I Want a Pet

Release Date: 11/01/2007

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Pippi Longstocking

Illustrated by Lauren Child.

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My Dream Bed: Loads of Tabs and Flaps and Wheels and More

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Pippi Longstocking, illustrated by Lauren Child 

Pippi Longstocking

Astrid Lindgren's best-selling book has been given a sparkling new translation by the award-winning Tiina Nunnally and delightful full-color illustrations by the critically acclaimed Lauren Child. This large-format gift book is sure to become the definitive edition of a favorite classic. Viking Juvenile; Traditional edition (October 4, 2007)

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Pippi Longstocking

When she was growing up, Lauren Child loved Astrid Lindgren's books. She remembers: 'I discovered Pippi when I was about eight years old and found her completely inspiring.' Known and loved as the creator of some equally feisty little girls - notably Clarice Bean and Lola - Lauren has brought her own inimitable style to this beautifully-illustrated edition of Pippi Longstocking. Oxford University Press; Gift Edition (September 6, 2007)

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Lauren Child

Lauren Child 


All about the author-- background, awards, etc.
Magic Pencil
The British Council Arts group brings the best of the UK arts scene to the rest of the world. See Lauren Child's bio on their Magic Pencil site.
Milk Monitor, The Official Website of Lauren Child
Lauren's official site! All the books, all the awards, all about Lauren! Also, screensavers, and lots and lots of other clever stuff.
Jubilee Books
Bio on author/illustrator Lauren Child.
The British Library Magic Pencil Exhibition
Interview including tricks of the trade (how Lauren's illustrations come to life)!
BBC Press Interview
2005 interview with the BBC about Charlie and Lola becoming a TV show.
Bookmouth.com
An Interview with Lauren Child.
British Council Arts
Details of all Lauren Child's books in print (as author/illustrator or only illustrator), including synopsis and ISBN.
ComtemporaryWriters.com
Author's biography, complete bibliography of the books she has illustrated and authored/illustrated, prizes and awards won, contact info.
Hodder Headline: Author Details
Lauren Child grew up in Marlborough, Wiltshire. She is the middle of three sisters and both her parents are teachers. She went to Art School in Manchester and London and has had a variety of jobs from waitressing to designing exotic, elegant lampshades and working a
My Secret Life: Lauren Child, Writer & Illustrator
Silly, funny, trivial questions answered by Lauren Child.
The World of Lauren Child, Children's Author
Cute interview from the [London] Telegraph, October 27, 2007.

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