Lala Meets A Friend

LaLa is growing up on a U.S. Army base in Frankfurt, Germany, where each day brings new sights, sounds, and words to discover. Although she has been practicing a little German, she still feels nervous when she visits the neighborhood park and sees children she has never met before.

With a deep breath and a brave smile, LaLa approaches a girl named Anika. The two do not speak the same language perfectly, but they quickly discover that friendship can begin with something as simple as a smile. Together, they build sandcastles, soar on the swings, share chocolate chip cookies, and learn that kindness needs no translation.

Warmly illustrated and filled with simple German words and their English meanings, LaLa Meets a Friend is a heartfelt story about courage, cultural discovery, military-family life, and the joy of making a new friend in an unfamiliar place.

Perfect for young readers ages 4-8, this uplifting picture book encourages children to welcome differences, try new experiences, and understand that sometimes a smile is the very first word of friendship.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Laveticus LLC
Published: 07/17/2026
ISBN: 9798256181239
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.16lbs
Size: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.07d