Kathi Oberberg Kathi Oberberg

Time to go home little bunny …

This Christmas we are thrilled to see Lola and her friend Ella return to the place that provided many happy memories for our young family.

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Kathi Oberberg Kathi Oberberg

Lola Hearts Wimbledon

Every story has a home and so does Lola’s.

As I write this, I am sat more than 4,000 miles apart from the place that inspired ‘Hop Lola Hop’ and where - if you look closely enough - Lola’s adventure is indeed taking place.

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Kathi Oberberg Kathi Oberberg

When Lola met Chocolate Bunny - A Hop Lola Hop Easter Special #2

Not everything you write will see the day of light on #publicationday - a lot - you find - will fall victim to the ‘Delete’ Button.

Hop Lola Hop went through several rounds of edits, with every new version seeing new ideas added and others removed.

Today, I am sharing one of them with you!

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Kathi Oberberg Kathi Oberberg

When Lola met Chocolate Bunny - A Hop Lola Hop Easter Special

Not everything you write will see the day of light on #publicationday - a lot - you find - will fall victim to the ‘Delete’ Button.

Hop Lola Hop went through several rounds of edits, with every new version seeing new ideas added and others removed.

Today, I am sharing one of them with you!

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Kathi Oberberg Kathi Oberberg

When loosing something special and why Lola is so much more than just a TOY

Coping with the loss of someone or something special can be an overwhelming experience, not just for little ones.

Going through a period of loss and grief can easily knock us off our feet. It’s often hard to accept that things may not be the same again with that special someone or something no longer at our side.

Not everyone will go on to write a piece of music after a bad break up, produce stand out artwork during a period of grief or feel inspired to share a story about their little one’s lost toy, yet creativity and indeed one’s imagination can work wonders to cope with unsettling events.

Imagining Lola’s adventures and ‘making up’ stories was my - admittedly impromptu attempt - at distracting my young child from a moment of sadness by adding in positive emotions of joy and hope.

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