This book captures a big idea coming from just two little beings, adds photographer Susan Grauncke. "It delivers a simple, beautiful loving and hope filled message that will resonate with people young and old everywhere."
Nico and Lola is available online at www.nicoandlola.com and www.amazon.com and at the following Chicago area bookstores: Anderson's Bookshop (www.andersonsbookshop.com) in Naperville; The Book Bin (www.bookbin.booksense.com) in Northbrook, and Crocodile Pie (www.crocodilepie.com) in Libertyville. Magic Tree Bookstore www.magictreebooks.com in Oak Park; Chicago Kids Bookstores and More www.chicagokidsbooks.com in Chicago, and Townhouse Books and Café www.townhousebooks.com in St. Charles.
About Nico and Lola
Nico and Lola still enjoy time together playing tag, sharing special snacks and taking naps on their favorite blanket. They continue to be the very best kind of friends.
About the Author - Meggan Hill
Meggan Hill learned kindness at an early age, as she grew up taking care of all kinds of animals, from ponies and rabbits to dogs, cats and tadpoles. The manager of an Illinois horse farm, Hill graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in Psychology. She has two children and feels it is critical to provide meaningful books to young people. She believes kindness can be inspired by anyone, even two little beings like Nico and Lola. This is her first book.
About the Photographer - Susan M. Graunke
Susan M. Graunke practices kindness daily as she takes care of Lola and her other pet dogs, Stella and Devon. Graunke is the founder and owner of Kickapoo Farms (www.kickapoofarms.com) and started Cowboy Dreams of Illinois. Graunke graduated from Northern Illinois University and has two grown children. She is an avid golfer and outdoorswoman who began studying photography three years ago. Both author and photographer have lived in Barrington for more than 10 years where they have worked together. Graunke and Hill also offer school visits and presentations. They enjoy encouraging students to explore the worlds of reading and writing.
For more information, check their website: www.nicoandlola.com, or contact Michele Kophs, Event Coordinator at 360.597.3432.
Meet the authors and Lola
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