Lola M. Schaefer

Author of Mittens

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About the Author

Lola Schaefer is an author, teacher, speaker and writing consultant who is passionate about helping children learn the tools of writing so they can express themselves. Lola is the author of more than 200 books for children including picture books, easy readers, classroom books and informational show more texts. Her book Frankie Stein, published by Marshall Cavendish in 2007, was awarded the Children's Choice Book Award in 2008 and the Mockingbird Award in 2009. As an educational consultant, Lola has worked in dozens of schools across the country. She shares effective classroom strategies on writing workshop, the craft of writing, and genre structures. Lola offers demonstration lessons, as well as general presentations on craft mini-lessons and the art of writing. She is the author of ten Scholastic Professional Resource books for teachers that focus on strategies to improve student writing. Lola lives with her husband Ted in the mountains of north Georgia. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Works by Lola M. Schaefer

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Mittens (2006) 1,235 copies

Follow Me, Mittens (2007) 873 copies

Loose Tooth (2004) 729 copies

What's That, Mittens? (2008) 602 copies

Because of an Acorn (2016) 555 copies

This Is the Sunflower (2000) 515 copies

Mittens at School (2012) 415 copies

Happy Halloween, Mittens (2010) 411 copies

Some Kids Use Wheelchairs (2000) 270 copies

Lifetime: The Amazing Numbers in Animal Lives (2013) 215 copies

An Island Grows (2006) 191 copies

Arrowhawk (2004) 183 copies

What's Up, What's Down? (2002) 165 copies

Frankie Stein (2007) 150 copies

This Is the Rain (2001) 129 copies

Some Kids Are Blind (Pebble Books: Understanding Differences) (2000) 128 copies

Some Kids Are Deaf (Pebble Books: Understanding Differences) (2000) 128 copies

One Special Day (A Story for Big Brothers and Sisters) (2012) 124 copies

Some Kids Wear Leg Braces (2001) 113 copies

Pick, Pull, Snap!: Where Once a Flower Bloomed (2003) 112 copies

Just One Bite (2010) 110 copies

Mothers (Pebble Books: Families) (1998) 110 copies

Sea Stars (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 98 copies

Brothers (Pebble Books: Families) (1999) 92 copies

Crabs (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 87 copies

Grandmothers (Pebble Books: Families) (1999) 85 copies

Turtle Nest (Books for Young Learners) (1996) 84 copies

We Need Mail Carriers (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 82 copies

Look Behind!: Tales of Animal Ends (2008) 81 copies

What Is an Insect? (Animal Kingdom) (2001) 64 copies

Start and Stop (Pebble Books: The Way Things Move) (1999) 64 copies

Sisters (Pebble Books: Families) (1999) 62 copies

Mittens, Where Is Max? (2011) 61 copies

A Hot Day (What Kind of Day Is It) (1999) — Author — 58 copies

A Rainy Day (What Kind of Day is it?) (1999) 58 copies

Honey Bees and Hives (1998) 58 copies

Cousins (Pebble Books: Families) (1999) 58 copies

Aunts (Pebble Books: Families) (1999) 58 copies

What Is a Bird? (Animal Kingdom) (2001) 52 copies

Simple Machines (Early Connections) (2001) 51 copies

We Need Fire Fighters (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 50 copies

Rosa Parks (First Biographies: Reformers and Civil Rights Heroes) (2002) 50 copies

We Need Police Officers (Helpers in Our Community) (1750) 50 copies

Toolbox Twins (2006) 48 copies

What Is a Mammal? (Animal Kingdom) (2001) 48 copies

We Need Veterinarians (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 48 copies

What Is a Fish? (Animal Kingdom) (2001) 48 copies

Octopuses (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 47 copies

Family Pets (Pebble Books: Families) (1999) 46 copies

Fathers (Pebble Books: Families) (1998) 46 copies

Sea Anemones (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 45 copies

Corals (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 45 copies

We Need Nurses (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 44 copies

The Pledge of Allegiance (Heinemann First Library: Symbols of Freedom) (2001) 44 copies

Sea Urchins (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 43 copies

Sea Horses (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 43 copies

Grandfathers (Pebble Books: Families) (1999) 43 copies

We Need Farmers (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 43 copies

Cinco de Mayo (Holidays and Celebrations) (2000) 42 copies

Abraham Lincoln (Famous Americans) (1998) 41 copies

Costumes (Fall Fun) (1998) 41 copies

A Cold Day (What Kind of Day Is It) (1999) 41 copies

A Snowy Day (What Kind of Day is it?) (1999) 40 copies

We Need Doctors (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 39 copies

A Windy Day (What Kind of Day is it?) (1999) 38 copies

What Is an Amphibian? (Animal Kingdom) (2001) 37 copies

Frederick Douglass (First Biographies: Reformers and Civil Rights Heroes) (2002) 37 copies

Alexander Graham Bell (First Biographies: Scientists and Inventors) (2003) 37 copies

Masks (Fall Fun) (1998) 37 copies

Chinese New Year (Holidays and Celebrations) (2000) 36 copies

One Busy Day (A Story for Big Brothers and Sisters) (2014) 36 copies

A Sunny Day (What Kind of Day Is It?) (1999) 36 copies

The U.S. Capitol (Heinemann First Library: Symbols of Freedom) (2001) 35 copies

Christopher Columbus (First Biographies: Trailblazers and Legends) (2002) 35 copies

What Is a Reptile? (Animal Kingdom) (2001) 35 copies

Thomas Edison (First Biographies: Scientists and Inventors) (2002) 35 copies

The Red-Tailed Hawk (Books for Young Learners) (1999) 35 copies

Booker T. Washington (First Biographies: Writers, Artists, and Athletes) (2003) 35 copies

George Washington (Famous Americans) (1998) 34 copies

Parrotfish (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 33 copies

Pocahontas (First Biographies: Trailblazers and Legends) (2002) 32 copies

Hanukkah (Holidays and Celebrations) (2000) 32 copies

Earthworms (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 32 copies

Swamp Chomp (2014) 32 copies

Martin Luther King, Jr. (Famous Americans) (1998) 32 copies

Johnny Appleseed (First Biographies: Trailblazers and Legends) (2003) 31 copies

Honey Bees (1999) 30 copies

We Need Dentists (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 30 copies

Jane Goodall (First Biographies: Reformers and Civil Rights Heroes) (2004) 28 copies

The Washington Monument (Heinemann First Library: Symbols of Freedom) (2001) 27 copies

Uncles (Pebble Books: Families) (1999) 26 copies

The Bear and the Star (2019) 26 copies

Run for Your Life!: Predators and Prey on the African Savanna (2016) 26 copies

Circular Movement (Pebble Books: The Way Things Move) (1999) 26 copies

Erosion (Early Connections) (2001) 25 copies

Lobsters (Read and Learn: Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 24 copies

The Wright Brothers (Famous People in Transportation) (1999) 24 copies

Hermit Crabs (Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 24 copies

Cesar Chavez (Famous Americans) (1998) 24 copies

Jackie Robinson (First Biographies: Writers, Artists, and Athletes) (2002) 24 copies

Kwanzaa (Holidays and Celebrations) (2000) 23 copies

Mother Teresa (First Biographies: Reformers and Civil Rights Heroes) (2003) 23 copies

Baron, Rescue Dog (Books for Young Learners) (1999) 23 copies

Honey Bees and Flowers (1832) — Author — 22 copies

Mount Rushmore (Heinemann First Library: Symbols of Freedom) (2001) 22 copies

Henry Ford (Famous People in Transportation) (1830) 22 copies

Jellyfish (Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 22 copies

Bicycles (Read and Learn: Wheels, Wings and Water) (2000) 21 copies

Echidnas (Read and Learn: Tiny-Spiny Animals) (2003) 21 copies

Legs, Knees, Feet And Toes (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 21 copies

Hidden Dangers: Seek and Find 13 of the World's Deadliest Animals (2017) 21 copies

Vibrations (Pebble Books: The Way Things Move) (1999) 21 copies

Cotton Plant to Cotton Shirt (2001) 20 copies

Clara Barton (First Biographies: Scientists and Inventors) (2002) 20 copies

Horseshoe Crabs (Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 19 copies

Scarecrows (Fall Fun) (1998) 19 copies

Robert Goddard (Famous People in Transportation) (1999) 19 copies

Honey Bees and Honey (1999) 19 copies

Robert Fulton (Famous People in Transportation) (1999) 19 copies

Slugs (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 18 copies

Zigzag Movement (Pebble Books: The Way Things Move) (1999) 18 copies

Leeches (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 17 copies

Musty-Crusty Animals 123 (Read and Learn: Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 16 copies

Amelia Earhart (First Biographies: Trailblazers and Legends) (2002) 16 copies

My Neck and Shoulders (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 16 copies

Arms, Elbows, Hands, and Fingers (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 16 copies

Hair (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 16 copies

Frankie Stein Starts School (2010) 16 copies

Lift, Mix, Fling!: Machines Can Do Anything (2022) 16 copies

My Head (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 15 copies

Ooey-Gooey Animals 123 (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 15 copies

Newts (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 15 copies

Aircraft (Read and Learn: Wheels, Wings and Water) (2003) 15 copies

Easter Surprises (2009) 15 copies

Body Pairs (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 14 copies

Giraffes: Long-Necked Leaf-Eaters (Wild World of Animals) (2002) 13 copies

Barnacles (Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 13 copies

Who Makes the Rules? (Early Connections) (2001) 13 copies

Guess Who?: A Foldout Valentine's Adventure (2009) 13 copies

Oils (Heinemann First Library: Food Groups) (2007) 13 copies

What is Matter? (Early Connections) (1999) 13 copies

We Are All Alike (2001) 13 copies

Crayfish (Read and Learn: Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 13 copies

10 Writing Lessons For The Overhead (2002) 12 copies

Airplanes in Action (First Facts: Transportation Zone) (2012) 11 copies

Milk (Heinemann First Library: Food Groups) (2007) 11 copies

Zebras: Striped Grass-Grazers (Wild World of Animals) (2001) 11 copies

Houseboat (Read and Learn: Home for Me) (2002) 11 copies

It's My Body ABC (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 11 copies

Sea Horses (Read and Learn: Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 11 copies

Albert Einstein (First Biographies: Scientists and Inventors) (2003) 11 copies

Please Pass the Manners!: Mealtime Tips for Everyone (2009) 11 copies

Welcome Home (2001) 11 copies

Letter to a Friend (2001) 10 copies

Ooey-Gooey Animals ABC (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 10 copies

Sea Anemones (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 10 copies

Science: What Grows From a Tree? [blue, B] (2000) 10 copies

Out of the Night (1995) 10 copies

Cereals (Heinemann First Library: Food Groups) (2007) 10 copies

Zap! (Seedlings) (1998) 10 copies

Florence Nightingale (First Biographies: Reformers and Civil Rights Heroes) (2004) 9 copies

Porcupines (Read and Learn: Tiny-Spiny Animals) (2003) 9 copies

Tiny-Spiny Animals 123 (Read and Learn: Tiny-Spiny Animals) (2003) 9 copies

Homes ABC (Read and Learn: Home for Me) (2002) 9 copies

Sea Urchins (Read and Learn: Tiny-Spiny Animals) (2003) 9 copies

Armadillos (Read and Learn: My Big Backyard) (1657) 9 copies

Sharks: Hunters of the Deep (Wild World of Animals) (2001) 9 copies

Marie Curie (First Biographies: Scientists and Inventors) (2004) 9 copies

Tractor Trailers (Transportation Library) (2000) 9 copies

Rhinos: Horn-Faced Chargers (Wild World of Animals) (2001) 9 copies

Tow Trucks in Action (First Facts: Transportation Zone) (2012) 8 copies

Spark, Shine, Glow!: What a Light Show (2023) 8 copies

Meat and Protein (Heinemann First Library: Food Groups) (2007) 8 copies

A Fun Day at Fun Park: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 (Sprinkles and Swirls) (2021) 8 copies

Writing Lessons for the Interactive Whiteboard Grades 5 & Up (2009) 8 copies

Mobile Home (Read and Learn: Home for Me) (2002) 8 copies

Leopards: Spotted Hunters (Wild World of Animals) (2002) 8 copies

Deer (Read and Learn: My Big Backyard) (2004) 8 copies

Horned Toads (Read and Learn: Tiny-Spiny Animals) (2003) 8 copies

Barges (Transportation Library) (2000) 8 copies

Shapes to Go (Read and Learn: Wheels, Wings and Water) (2003) 8 copies

Tugboats (Transportation Library) (2000) 8 copies

Frogs: Leaping Amphibians (Wild World of Animals) (2001) 8 copies

Airplanes (Transportation Library) (2000) 7 copies

Voice (Teaching the Craft of Writing) (2006) 7 copies

Hands-On Science: Matter (2023) 7 copies

Apartment (Read and Learn: Home for Me) (2002) 7 copies

Wheels, Wings And Water (Read and Learn: Wheels, Wings and Water) (2003) 7 copies

A Cool Day at the Pool: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 (Sprinkles and Swirls) (2022) 7 copies

Spiders: Spinners and Trappers (Wild World of Animals) (2001) 7 copies

Fruits (Heinemann First Library: Food Groups) (2007) 7 copies

My Body (Early Connections) (2001) 7 copies

Boats (Read and Learn: Wheels, Wings and Water) (2003) 7 copies

Elaboration (Teaching the Craft of Writing) (2006) 7 copies

Writing Lessons For The Overhead Grades 5 And Up (2003) 7 copies

Jack-o-Lanterns (Fall Fun) (1998) 7 copies

Boo Who?: A Foldout Halloween Adventure (2009) 7 copies

Writing Lessons for the Overhead Grades 2-3 (2006) 6 copies

Ferries (Transportation Library) (2000) 6 copies

House (Read and Learn: Home for Me) (2002) 6 copies

Vegetables (Heinemann First Library: Food Groups) (2007) 6 copies

Teaching Narrative Writing (Grades 4-8) (2001) 6 copies

How Did This City Grow? (2001) 5 copies

Hospital (Who Works Here?) (2000) 5 copies

Independence Hall (Heinemann First Library: Symbols of Freedom) (2005) 5 copies

Library (Who Works Here?) (2001) 5 copies

First Lessons for Beginning Writers (2010) 5 copies

Organization (Teaching the Craft of Writing) (2006) 5 copies

Ideas (Teaching the Craft of Writing) (2006) 5 copies

Science: Models [red, A] (2000) 5 copies

Cable cars (2000) 5 copies

Writing Lessons for the Interactive Whiteboard Grades 2-4 (2011) 5 copies

Lizards (Read and Learn: My Big Backyard) (2004) 5 copies

Wolves: Life in the Pack (Wild World of Animals) (2001) 5 copies

Fire Station (Who Works Here?) (2001) 5 copies

Lunch (What's on Your Plate?) (2006) 5 copies

El jabali (2004) 5 copies

Trilobites (Books for Young Learners) (2001) 5 copies

Airport (Who Works Here?) (2000) 5 copies

Squirrel (Read and Learn: My Big Backyard) (2004) 5 copies

Tow Trucks (Transportation Library) (2000) 4 copies

It's Me, Clover (A Jump-Into-Chapters Book) (2017) 4 copies

Writing Lessons for the Overhead Grade 1 (2006) 4 copies

Homes 123 (Read and Learn: Home for Me) (2002) 4 copies

Dinner (What's on Your Plate?) (2006) 4 copies

Oh, What a Show!: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 (Sprinkles and Swirls) (2022) 4 copies

Your Heart (2001) 4 copies

Trains (Read and Learn: Wheels, Wings and Water) (2003) 3 copies

Construction Site (Who Works Here?) (2000) 3 copies

Dangerous Wildfires (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Earth in Danger) (2022) 3 copies

Roadrunners (Read and Learn: My Big Backyard) (2004) 3 copies

Hands-On Science: Geology (2023) 3 copies

Teaching Young Writers (2001) 3 copies

Police Station (Who Works Here?) (2000) 3 copies

¿Cómo creció esta ciudad? (2011) 3 copies

Une journée inoubliable (2013) 3 copies

Snacks (What's on Your Plate?) (2006) 3 copies

El Nido de La Tortuga (Books for Young Learners) (Spanish Edition) (1998) 3 copies

Writing Lessons for the Overhead: Responding to Literature (2009) 3 copies

Dental Office (Who Works Here?) (2000) 2 copies

Legs and Feet (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 2 copies

Supermarket (Who Works Here?) (2000) 2 copies

Nonfiction Writing: Lessons That Work (2012) 2 copies

Some Kids are Blind 2 copies

SAT 8 Candlelight Service Is (Literacy 2000 Stage 8) (1995) 2 copies

Dangerous Hurricanes (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Earth in Danger) (2022) 2 copies

Dangerous Volcanoes (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Earth in Danger) (2022) 2 copies

Mi corazón (2011) 2 copies

Family Pets (1998) 2 copies

Semitrucks in Action (First Facts: Transportation Zone) (2011) 2 copies

Bot Battles (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Robotics) (2020) 2 copies

Head (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2004) 2 copies

Dangerous Droughts (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Earth in Danger) (2022) 2 copies

Human-Like Robots (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Robotics) (2020) 2 copies

Mittens, Where is Max? Level F Reader 1 copy

Dangerous Blizzards (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Earth in Danger) (2022) 1 copy

Read and Learn: It's My Body Set: Arms and Hands / Legs and Feet / Hair / Head / Neck and Shoulders (2004) 1 copy

Dangerous Tornadoes (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Earth in Danger) (2022) 1 copy

Some Kids Wear Leg Braces 1 copy

Flying Robots (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Robotics) (2020) 1 copy

Dangerous Volcanoes (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Earth in Danger) (2022) 1 copy

Arms and Hands (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2004) 1 copy

Neck and Shoulders (It's My Body) (2003) 1 copy

Water for You and Me! (2015) 1 copy

Une journée bien remplie (2015) 1 copy

Trenes / Trains (HEINEMANN LEE Y APRENDE/HEINEMANN READ AND LEARN (SPANISH)) (Spanish Edition) (2003) 1 copy

Flowers (2003) 1 copy

Look Behind!: Tales of Animal Ends (1865) 1 copy

Beep-beep! Honk! (Living in My World) (2007) 1 copy

Mittens 2 Pack: Mittens / Follow Me, Mittens (My First I Can Read Book) (2009) 1 copy

I Know My Telephone Number (Living in My World) (2007) 1 copy

animales espinosos 123 1 copy

What's on Your Plate?: Compilation (Raintree Perspectives: What's on Your Plate?) (2006) 1 copy

Car Dealership (Who Works Here?) (2001) 1 copy

Courthouse (Who Works Here?) (2001) 1 copy

Javelinas (2004) 1 copy

Fomas En Movimiento (Ruedas, Alas y Agua) (Spanish Edition) (2003) 1 copy

George Washington Carver 1 copy

Somos Iguales 1 copy

{ [ MITTENS ] } Schaefer, Lola M. ( AUTHOR ) Apr-24-2007 Paperback 1 copy

El Halcon De Cola Roja (Books for Young Learners) (Spanish Edition) (2001) 1 copy

El Puerco Espin / Porcupines (Heinemann Lee Y Aprende/Heinemann Read and Learn (Spanish)) (Spanish Edition) (2003) 1 copy

Hands-On Science: Motion (2024) 1 copy

By Lola M Schaefer - This is the sunflower (1905-07-09) [Paperback] 1 copy

Zoom! Zoom!: Ready-to-Read Ready-to-Go! (2024) 1 copy

Families 1 copy

What's That Mitten's 1 copy

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Birthdate: 20th Century
Gender: female
Nationality: USA

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Loose Tooth (My First I Can Read Book) by Lola M.; Wickstrom Schaefer, Sylvie

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One Special Day: A Story for Big Brothers and Sisters by Lola M. Schaefer

Mx really liked this book prior to Ms being born and I feel like he embodied the "Quiet and waiting" on the day he met Ms. This book will always have a special place in momma's heart.

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Mx2018 | 6 other reviews | Feb 7, 2024 |

Follow Me, Mittens by Lola M. Schaefer

Mittens the kitten goes on a walk with his little boy, Nick. When Mittens gets distracted by a yellow butterfly, Mittens gets lost! A sweet story with a happy resolution.

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Mittens by Lola M. Schaefer

Mittens is a small kitten in a big, new house. Everything seems loud and unfamiliar and scary. The little kitten wants a special place all his own. Can a new friend help him find one?

The satisfying story of an adorable kitten's search for security and his discovery of a new friend.

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