Schaefer, Lola M. 1950–
Schaefer, Lola M. 1950–
PERSONAL:
Born July 23, 1950, in Fort Wayne, IN; daughter of Richard L. (in management) and Rosalyn M. (a homemaker) Bennett; married Ted R. Schaefer (a woodworker), November 3, 1973; children: Adam R., Wyatt S. Education: Indiana University, B.S., 1972, M.S., 1984.
ADDRESSES:
Home—Garrett, IN.
CAREER:
Educator and writer. St. Jude Elementary, Fort Wayne, IN, seventh grade teacher, 1973-76; J.E. Ober Elementary, Garrett, IN, kindergarten teacher, 1983-84; McKenney-Harrison, Auburn, IN, elementary teacher, 1984-88; McIntosh Elementary, Auburn, elementary teacher, beginning 1988. Educational consultant in reading, writing, and integrated language-arts programs in Indiana elementary schools; speaker at conferences.
MEMBER:
International Reading Association, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (regional advisor for Indiana), Pokagon Reading Council (president, 1986-87).
AWARDS, HONORS:
Maxine Huffman Excellence in Reading Education Award, Indiana University—Fort Wayne, 1991; Best Children's Books of the Year designation, Bank Street College of Education, and Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice designation, both 2005, Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award, and Zena Sutherland awards for Best Text, Best Illustration, and Best Overall Picture Book, all 2006, and Young Hoosier Book Award for Picture Book, Nevada Young Reader Award for Best Picture Book, and Missouri Show Me Readers Award, all 2007, all for Arrowhawk, illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska.
WRITINGS:
FOR CHILDREN
Out of the Night, illustrated by Roby Gilbert, Whispering Coyote Press (Boston, MA), 1995.
Candlelight Service, illustrated by Michele Warner, Rigby (Crystal Lake, IL), 1995.
Turtle Nest, illustrated by Neesa Becker, Richard C. Owen (Katonah, NY), 1996.
Zap!, Seedlings Publications, 1998.
Models, Yellow Umbrella Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
What Grows from a Tree?, Yellow Umbrella Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
This Is the Sunflower, illustrated by Donald Crews, Greenwillow Books (New York, NY), 2000.
This Is the Rain, illustrated by Jane Wattenberg, Greenwillow Books (New York, NY), 2001.
What's Up, What's Down?, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 2002.
Pick, Pull, Snap! Where Once a Flower Bloomed, illustrated by Lindsay Barrett George, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 2003.
A River Flows, illustrated by Stephen Alcorn, Millbrook Press (Brookfield, CT), 2004.
Arrowhawk, illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska, Henry Holt (New York, NY), 2004.
Loose Tooth, illustrated by Sylvie Wickstrom, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 2004.
An Island Grows, illustrated by Cathie Felstead, Greenwillow Books (New York, NY), 2006.
Mittens, illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 2006.
Toolbox Twins, illustrated by Melissa Iwai, Henry Holt (New York, NY), 2006.
Alpha-Bottoms: An Alphabet Book about Animal Rumps, illustrated by Jane Manning, Greenwilllow Books (New York, NY), 2007.
Follow Me, Mittens, illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 2007.
Frankie Stein, illustrated by Kevan J. Atteberry, Marshall Cavendish (New York, NY), 2007.
Author's works have been translated into Spanish.
"FAMOUS AMERICANS" SERIES
Abraham Lincoln, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1998.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Cesar Chavez, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
George Washington, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
"FAMILIES" SERIES
Fathers, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Mothers, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Grandfathers, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Grandmothers, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Sisters, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Brothers, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Cousins, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Uncles, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Aunts, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Family Pets, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
"OCEAN LIFE" SERIES
Crabs, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Corals, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Octopuses, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Parrotfish, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Sea Anemones, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Sea Horses, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Sea Stars, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Sea Urchins, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
"HONEY BEES" SERIES
Honey Bees, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Honey Bees and Flowers, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Honey Bees and Hives, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Honey Bees and Honey, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
"FALL FUN" SERIES
Costumes, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Jack-O-Lanterns, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Scarecrows, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
Masks, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 1999.
"WHAT KIND OF DAY IS IT?" SERIES
A Snowy Day, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
A Rainy Day, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
A Windy Day, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
A Hot Day, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
A Cold Day, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
A Sunny Day, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
"TRANSPORTATION LIBRARY" SERIES
Airplanes, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Tow Trucks, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Tractor Trailers, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Tugboats, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Barges, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Cable Cars, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Ferries, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Bicycles, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
"HELPERS IN OUR COMMUNITY" SERIES
We Need Dentists, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
We Need Doctors, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
We Need Farmers, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
We Need Fire Fighters, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
We Need Mail Carriers, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
We Need Nurses, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
We Need Police Officers, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
We Need Veterinarians, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
"THE WAY THINGS MOVE" SERIES
Back and Forth, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Push and Pull, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Zigzag Movement, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Vibrations, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Circular Movement, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Start and Stop, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
"FAMOUS PEOPLE IN TRANSPORTATION" SERIES
The Wright Brothers, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Henry Ford, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Robert Fulton, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
Robert Goddard, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2000.
"WHO WORKS HERE?" SERIES
Hospital, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2000.
Dental Office, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2000.
Airport, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2000.
Construction Site, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2000.
Police Station, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2000.
Supermarket, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2000.
Car Dealership, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2001.
Courthouse, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2001.
Fast-Food Restaurant, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2001.
Fire Station, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2001.
Library, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2001.
Zoo, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2001.
"HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS" SERIES
Chinese New Year, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
Hanukkah, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
Kwanzaa, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
Cinco de Mayo, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
"UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENCES" SERIES
Some Kids Are Blind, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001, revised and updated, Capstone Press (Mankato, MN), 2008.
Some Kids Are Deaf, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001, revised and updated, Capstone Press (Mankato, MN), 2008.
Some Kids Use Wheelchairs, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001, revised and updated, Capstone Press (Mankato, MN), 2008.
Some Kids Wear Leg Braces, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001, revised and updated, Capstone Press (Mankato, MN), 2008.
"ANIMAL KINGDOM" SERIES
What Is a Mammal?, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
What Is a Reptile?, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
What Is an Amphibian?, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
What Is an Insect?, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
What Is a Fish?, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
What Is a Bird?, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
"WILD WORLD OF ANIMALS" SERIES
Frogs: Leaping Amphibians, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
Sharks: Hunters of the Deep, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
Spiders: Spinners and Trappers, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
Wolves: Life in the Pack, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2001.
Rhinos: Horn-Faced Chargers, Capstone Press (Mankato, MN), 2002.
Zebras: Striped Grass-Grazers, Capstone Press (Mankato, MN), 2002.
Giraffes: Long-Necked Leaf Eaters, Capstone Press (Mankato, MN), 2002.
Leopards: Spotted Hunters, Capstone Press (Mankato, MN), 2002.
"FIRST BIOGRAPHIES" SERIES
Christopher Columbus, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2002.
Frederick Douglass, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2002.
Rosa Parks, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2002.
Pocahontas, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2002.
Thomas Edison, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2003.
Clara Barton, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2003.
Jackie Robinson, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2003.
Amelia Earhart, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2003.
Alexander Graham Bell, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2003.
Johnny Appleseed, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2003.
Booker T. Washington, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2003.
Mother Teresa, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2003.
(With son Wyatt Schaefer) Albert Einstein, Pebble Books (Mankato, MN), 2003.
(With Wyatt Schaefer) Florence Nightingale, Capstone Press (Mankato, MN), 2005.
(With Wyatt Schaefer) Jane Goodall, Capstone Press (Mankato, MN), 2005.
(With Wyatt Schaefer) Marie Curie, Capstone Press (Mankato, MN), 2005.
"HOME FOR ME" SERIES
Apartment, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
House, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
Houseboat, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
Mobile Home, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
Homes ABC, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
"OOEY-GOOEY ANIMALS" SERIES
Earthworms, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Jellyfish, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Leeches, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Newts, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Sea Anemones, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Slugs, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Ooey-Gooey Animals 123, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Ooey-Gooey Animals ABC, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
"MUSTY-CRUSTY ANIMALS" SERIES
Lobsters, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Crayfish, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Barnacles, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Horseshoe Crabs, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Sea Horses, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Medusa, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Hermit Crabs, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Musty-Crusty Animals 123, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
Musty-Crusty Animals ABC, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
"SYMBOLS OF FREEDOM" SERIES
Mount Rushmore, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
The U.S. Capitol, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
The Washington Monument, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2002.
"TINY-SPINY ANIMALS" SERIES
Tiny-Spiny Animals 123, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2004.
Tiny-Spiny Animals ABC, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2004.
Sea Urchins, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2004.
Horned Toad, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2004.
Porcupine, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2004.
Echidna, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2004.
"IT'S MY BODY" SERIES
It's My Body ABC, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
My Head, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
My Neck and Shoulders, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
Body Pairs, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
Arms, Elbows, Hands, and Fingers, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
Legs, Knees, Feet, and Toes, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
Hair, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
"WHEELS, WINGS, AND WATER" SERIES
Wheels, Wings, and Water ABC, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
Shapes to Go, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
Trains, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
Boats, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
Aircraft, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
Bicycles, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2003.
"FOOD GROUPS" SERIES
Meat and Protein, Heinemann (Chicago, IL), 2007.
Fruits, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2008.
Grains, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2008.
Milk, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2008.
Oils, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2008.
Vegetables, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2008.
"MY BIG BACKYARD" SERIES
Armadillos, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2004.
Deer, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2004.
Squirrels, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2004.
Javelinas, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2004.
Lizards, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2004.
Roadrunners, Heinemann Library (Chicago, IL), 2004.
"SYMBOLS OF FREEDOM" SERIES
(With husband, Ted Schaefer) The Alamo, Heineman Library (Chicago, IL), 2006.
(With Ted Schaefer) The National World War II Memorial, Heineman Library (Chicago, IL), 2006.
(With Ted Schaefer) Arlington National Cemetery, Heineman Library (Chicago, IL), 2006.
(With Ted Schaefer) The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Heineman Library (Chicago, IL), 2006.
(With Ted Schaefer) Independence Hall, Heineman Library (Chicago, IL), 2006.
(With Ted Schaefer) The Pentagon, Heineman Library (Chicago, IL), 2006.
(With Ted Schaefer) The Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Heineman Library (Chicago, IL), 2006.
(With Ted Schaefer) The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Heineman Library (Chicago, IL), 2006.
"WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE?" SERIES
(With Ted Schaefer) Breakfast, Raintree (Chicago, IL), 2006.
(With Ted Schaefer) Lunch, Raintree (Chicago, IL), 2006.
(With Ted Schaefer) Dinner, Raintree (Chicago, IL), 2006.
(With Ted Schaefer) Snacks, Raintree (Chicago, IL), 2006.
"SOCIAL SKILLS" SERIES
I Know My Phone Number, Rourke (Vero Beach, FL), 2007.
"SCIENCE ABOUT ME" SERIES
What Does Your Pet Do?, Rourke (Vero Beach, FL), 2007.
What Is Big, Big, Big?, Rourke (Vero Beach, FL), 2007.
What Is Good for You?, Rourke (Vero Beach, FL), 2007.
ADULT NONFICTION
Teaching Young Writers, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2001.
Ten Writing Lessons for the Overhead, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2002.
Writing Lessons for the Overhead: Grades Five and Up, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2003.
SIDELIGHTS:
Drawing on her enduring love of books and experience in the classroom as an elementary school teacher, Lola M. Schaefer began writing books and other teaching materials for beginning readers in the mid-1990s. As she once commented: "For years I have had the great pleasure of sharing the best of children's literature with students in my classroom. I have seen their joy of reading grow with each wonderful book. My love of writing stems from a desire to contribute to the vast wealth of excellent literature." And contribute she has, penning over numerous titles for educational publishers such as Scholastic, Rigby, Capstone Press, and the Heinemann Library. In addition to contributing to series about animals, careers, holidays, machines, nutrition, and notable individuals, Schaefer has written stand-alone picture book texts, such as the award-winning Arrowhawk, featuring paintings by Polish artist and illustrator Gabi Swiatkowska. Narrated from the animal's point of view, Arrowhawk is based on a true story about a red-tailed hawk that was shot by an arrow, then nursed back to health and released into the wild. The work was praised by School Library Journal reviewer Susan Oliver as "a moving story" as well as an "important and dramatic tale that should be widely shared with children." A Kirkus Reviews writer echoed that view, writing that Arrowhawk will give young children "an appreciation for the beauty of birds of prey and their role in nature."
Among Schaefer's works are volumes for a number of multi-volume series about animals, among them the "Wild World of Animals," the "Animal Kingdom," "Ocean Life," "Honey Bees," "Ooey-Gooey Animals," "Musty-Crusty Animals," and "My Big Backyard" books. Because these are all books for very young readers, the texts are short and photo-driven. In contrast, her stand-alone picture books, which include This Is the Sunflower, Pick, Pull, Snap! Where Once a Flower Bloomed, and Arrowhawk, feature a more sophisticated text. With illustrations by David Crews, This Is the Sunflower is constructed as a rebus and recounts the life cycle of a summer flower familiar to many children. School Library Journal critic Carolyn Jenks dubbed it a "simple, elegant book," while Gillian Engberg predicted in Booklist that This Is the Sunflower will be "perfect for story hours." Todd Morning, writing in the same periodical, praised the companion volume, This Is the Rain, for both its "quiet, rhymed text" and attractive illustrations by Jane Wattenberg, and a Publishers Weekly contributor wrote that Schaefer's "simple" text "conjures up vivid images."
Pick, Pull, Snap! describes how different plants develop the seeds that will allow them to survive as a species. Paired with "photo-realistic" illustrations by Lindsay Barrett George, Schaefer's text draws readers into a variety of agricultural environments—a garden, orchard, farm field, and berry patch—and uses "a creative approach" to explain maturation, pollination, and seed production. The author's "simple, accurate explanations … make this a satisfying treat," wrote a Kirkus Reviews contributor of the work, the critic dubbing Pick, Pull, Snap! "perfect for budding green thumbs." Describing Schaefer's descriptions as "solid," Luann Toth predicted in her School Library Journal review of the book that readers "will want to rush out … and get their hands dirty." Another book that focuses on the cycles of nature, An Island Grows focuses on the development of a volcanic island, from the movement of the tectonic plates that initiates the volcanic eruption to the processes by which soil forms, seeds, birds, and insects arrive to make a home, and humans immigrate to build communities. Schaefer uses "appealing rhyming statements … [that] are perfectly pitched to young readers," noted Horn Book reviewer Danielle J. Ford, while School Library Journal critic Heide Piehler also cited the author's "poetic language."
The natural world is not Schaefer's only focus; people figure prominently in a number of series, including "Families," about the relationships between family members, "Helpers in Our Community," about the importance of common professions, and "Who Works Here?," about a variety of occupations. "First Biographies," "Famous Americans," and "Famous People in Transportation" all deal with individuals of great accomplishment, while books in the "Science about Me" and "What's on Your Plate?" series teach young children to make more informed choices in their personal life. "Understanding Differences" tells of people with special challenges. Commenting on the "Helpers in Our Community" titles We Need Doctors, We Need Nurses, We Need Dentists, and We Need Veterinarians, a Science Books and Films reviewer predicted that children "will enjoy [the] accurate, simplified information" provided. The "Famous People in Transportation" series also caught the attention of critics such as School Library Journal contributor Anne Chapman Callaghan, who praised Schaefer's "easy-to-understand and interesting accounts."
Reflecting on her aspirations, Schaefer once noted: "I want to grow as a writer and be able to offer children stories that will tickle their funny bone, awaken a sense of wonder, or simply entertain. There are a lot of stories within all of us. I want to share many of mine with children through the power of written language."
BIOGRAPHICAL AND CRITICAL SOURCES:
PERIODICALS
Booklist, July, 2000, Gillian Engberg, review of This Is the Sunflower, p. 2042; December 15, 2001, Todd Morning, review of This Is the Rain, p. 741; December 1, 2002, Ilene Cooper, review of What'sUp, What's Down?, p. 686; May 1, 2003, Gillian Engberg, review of Pick, Pull, Snap! Where Once a Flower Bloomed, p. 1603; May 15, 2004, GraceAnne A. DeCandido, review of Arrowhawk, p. 1626; August, 2004, Hazel Rochman, review of Loose Tooth, p. 1944; April 15, 2006, Hazel Rochman, review of Mittens, p. 55; July 1, 2006, Carolyn Phelan, review of An Island Grows, p. 68; September 15, 2006, Carolyn Phelan, review of Toolbox Twins, p. 68.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September, 2006, Elizabeth Bush, review of An Island Grows, p. 33.
Horn Book, July, 2000, Lolly Robinson, review of This Is the Sunflower, p. 445; September-October, 2006, Danielle J. Ford, review of An Island Grows, p. 610.
Kirkus Reviews, April 15, 2003, review of Pick, Pull, Snap!, p. 612; April 15, 2004, review of Loose Tooth, p. 400; May 1, 2004, review of Arrowhawk, p. 448; December, 2005, Pamela K. Bomboy, review of "Symbols of Freedom" series, p. 134; May 15, 2006, review of Mittens, p. 523; June 1, 2006, review of An Island Grows, p. 579; September 1, 2006, review of Toolbox Twins, p. 912; April 15, 2007, review of Follow Me, Mittens.
Publishers Weekly, April 10, 2000, review of This Is the Sunflower, p. 97; July 23, 2001, review of This Is the Rain, p. 76; March 31, 2003, review of Pick, Pull, Snap!, p. 70.
School Library Journal, May, 2000, Carolyn Jenks, review of This Is the Sunflower, p. 154; August, 2000, Anne Chapman Callaghan, review of Tugboats, p. 175; September, 2000, Anne Chapman Callaghan, review of "Famous People in Transportation" series, p. 222; October, 2000, review of Hanukkah, p. 65; December, 2000, Diane Olivo-Posner, review of Chinese New Year, p. 136; January, 2001, Pamela K. Bomboy, review of Some Kids Are Blind, p. 123; May, 2001, Elizabeth Maggio, review of Courthouse, Library, and Zoo, p. 146; September, 2001, Adele Greenlee, review of This Is the Rain, p. 205; January, 2003, Marlene Gawron, review of What's Up, What's Down?, p. 129; July, 2003, Luann Toth, review of Pick, Pull, Snap!, p. 117; May, 2004, Susan Oliver, review of Arrowhawk, p. 122, and Ann Knickerbocker, review of Loose Tooth, p. 123; June, 2006, Elaine Lesh Morgan, review of Mittens, p. 126; July, 2006, Heide Piehler, review of An Island Grows, p. 87; October, 2006, Martha Simpson, review of Toolbox Twins, p. 126.
Science Books & Films, July, 2001, Mary Nalbandian, review of What Is a Mammal?, What Is a Reptile?, and What Is an Insect?, pp. 172-173; November, 2001, review of We Need Doctors, We Need Nurses, We Need Dentists, and We Need Veterinarians, pp. 247-248; November, 2001, Frank M. Truesdale, reviews of Frogs: Leaping Amphibians and Spiders: Spinners and Trappers, p. 272.
ONLINE
Lola M. Schaefer Home Page,http://www.lolaschaefer.com (October 27, 2007).