Some friendships begin when you least expect them. For author Mark Philip Pierino, his connection with Lola, a curious little Corgi puppy, became the inspiration for LOLA: The Puppy Who Chose Me (Mark & Lola Adventures). Drawing from that special bond, Pierino created a heartwarming illustrated story about a boy and the puppy who chooses him.
The story introduces Mark as a kind and thoughtful boy with a big imagination. He loves animals, adventures, and discovering something new, but sometimes wishes he had a special friend of his own. Then he meets Lola, a Corgi puppy with a personality all her own. From their first meeting, something feels different, and Lola soon makes it clear that she has chosen Mark.
As Lola says goodbye to her puppy family and begins life in her new home, Mark discovers that friendship can arrive when you least expect it. Their story brings together family, new beginnings, and the extraordinary connection between a child and a dog.
