Cat and Lola: School Picture Day (PRE-ORDER)

62 Pages • 8.5" x 6" • Full-color illustrations throughout • Hardcover • Ages 6-10 • Hardcover • Ages 6-10 • Early Reader • Early Reader • Graphic Novel • Latinx & Latin America • Comedy & Humor
$16.95
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Cat and Lola: School Picture Day (PRE-ORDER) - Hardcover is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.

This is a pre-order item and ships September 2026

Created by comedian and Saturday Night Live alum Melissa Villaseñor comes a laugh-out-loud early reader graphic novel about friendship and being yourself.

Meet Cat and Lola, the most mismatched best friends you’ll ever meet. Lola is loud, messy and happily herself— free spirited and full of energy. Cat, a former social media petfluencer, is polished, stylish and into all things cool and fashionable. When school picture day arrives, Cat, who knows a thing or two about looking good for the camera, helps Lola find the perfect outfit. Together, they try all sorts of outfit ideas, with Cat eager to help and Lola ready to experiment—though none of them fit right. As their plans spiral into hilarious chaos, they discover that being yourself is always the best look of all.

Illustrated by Mexican artist Jimena Sánchez Sarquiz, Cat and Lola: School Picture Day blends offbeat humor with genuine heart. This standout early reader graphic novel is perfect for kids who love funny stories and characters who don’t always agree, but always care.

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LIZ CLIMO
Cartoonist, animator, children's book author, and illustrator

“Cat and Lola is vibrant, funny, and exceptionally charming - just like Melissa! I smiled so much reading this book that my cheeks hurt by the time I was finished.” 

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BRAD MONTAGUE

“Melissa and Jimena have made something special here, a colorful book that feels both new and timeless. A book kids (and former kids) will love to read and reread and reread again.”

Meet the Creators

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Melissa Villaseñor
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Jimena Sánchez Sarquiz

Melissa Villaseñor is a multifaceted actress, comedian, impressionist, artist, and writer. She broke barriers as the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live, where she showcased her sharp impressions and original characters for six seasons. Beyond SNL, Melissa's voice can be heard in Toy Story 4, Wreck-It Ralph 2, Adventure Time, and Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie. She has also filmed episodes for Comedy Central’s Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, HBO’s Crashing and Barry, Freeform’s Alone Together, and of course Saturday Night Live. On Netflix, you can catch her on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, The Stand Up’s on Netflix, and cat owner Karen in Adam Sandler’s Hubie Halloween. Melissa’s TED Talk on embracing your quirks has inspired audiences worldwide, underscoring her message of celebrating individuality and creativity. She is the author of Whoops . . . I'm Awesome (Chronicle) and Cat and Lola: School Picture Day (Gloo Books) is her debut children's book.

Jimena is a Mexico City-based illustrator specializing in graphic novels, textbooks, and fiction who strives to make people smile through relatable characters and adventurous storytelling. Holding a degree from UNAM and a post-graduate certificate in Children’s Illustration from EINA Barcelona, she has produced work for major international clients including Macmillan, Pearson, Televisa, and Stone Arch Books. When she isn't creating art that makes people smile using Procreate, Photoshop, or acrylics, Jimena is a dedicated educator known for her popular illustration courses on the online platform Domestika. You can usually find her exploring the city for inspiration or sketching in the park with her dog.

Cartoonist, animator, children's book author, and illustrator

“Cat and Lola is vibrant, funny, and exceptionally charming - just like Melissa! I smiled so much reading this book that my cheeks hurt by the time I was finished.” 

LIZ CLIMO

“Melissa and Jimena have made something special here, a colorful book that feels both new and timeless. A book kids (and former kids) will love to read and reread and reread again.”

BRAD MONTAGUE