Illustrated by Chelen Ecija

On Sale: Mar 3, 2026
Page Count: 96 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780316580687

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In this funny, kid-favorite chapter book series, Lola Levine loves to participate but when she realizes she might be overcommitted she learns the importance of time to rest.

“If you’ve never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtedly become your first. Her appeal is boundless.”―Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy Summer

Lola is doing TOO much! She loves all her activities, especially soccer and volunteering at the Humane Society. And she’s certain that she can handle it all. But how much is too much?

When Lola gets sick and has to miss all of her favorite hobbies, she begins to see that balance and rest are just as important as her other activities. Lola is NOT a good patient, but ultimately learns that our bodies (and minds) sometimes need a break.

In the eighth book in this series, young readers will be inspired by Lola’s big heart and creative spirit as she learns to navigate the second grade in true Lola style!

Perfect for!
★ Fans of Junie B. Jones
★ Reluctant readers
★ Soccer enthusiasts
★ Readers practicing mindfulness
★ Anyone who’s ever taken on too many tasks!

Don’t miss all the Lola Levine adventures!
Lola Levine Is Not Mean! (#1)
Lola Levine Drama Queen (#2)
Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme (#3)
Lola Levine meets Jelly and Bean (#4)
Lola Levine and the Vacation Dream (#5)
Lola Levine and the Halloween Scream (#6)
Lola Levine and the Dinosaur Scene (#7)
Lola Levine Runs Out of Steam (#8)

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Lola Levine

Monica Brown is the author of many magical multicultural books for children, including the Lola Levine series and the award-winning Waiting for the Biblioburro / Esperando el Biblioburro, Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no Combina, and Frida and Her Animalitos. Monica's books are inspired by her Peruvian and Jewish heritage and her desire to bring fun and empowering stories to children. Monica lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, with her family. She invites you to visit her online at monicabrown.net.

Chelen Écija is an illustrator, author, and hand letterer. When she’s not working on books, she’s teaching undergrads or researching the connection between people and the signs that surround them. She lives in Spain with her husband and two kiddos, where she enjoys plenty of sunny days camping and the occasional snowy day snowboarding. She invites you to visit her online at chelenecija.com.

"Readers will find Lola playful and relatable as she deals with feelings of jealousy, sadness over a lost soccer game, anxiety when trying something new, and disappointment when something does not go as planned....An energetic early chapter book that follows Lola, her family, and her friends through life’s ups and downs."
School Library Journal
Praise for the Lola Levine Series:

"If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtably become your first. Her appeal is boundless."
Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy Summer
"Readers will cheer as Lola balances her troubles at school with the same smart skills that she uses to dominate the soccer field. A lovely bicultural character--and her richly drawn group of peers--promises a cherished new series."
Meg Medina, Pura Belpré winner for Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass
* "Celebrate a truly accepting multicultural character."
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Lola Levine is a joy, and even though she stops goals at soccer games, she could never stop readers from smiling as they eagerly wait for her next adventure."
Diana López, author of Confetti Girl and Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel

Monica Brown

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Monica Brown is the author of many multicultural books for children, including the Lola Levine series and the award-winning Waiting for the Biblioburro / Esperando el biblioburro, Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match / Marisol McDonald no combina, and Frida and Her Animalitos. Monica’s books are inspired by her Peruvian and Jewish heritage and her desire to bring stories to children. Monica lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, where she is a professor of English at Northern Arizona University. She invites you to visit her online at monicabrown.net.

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