Flood in the Desert: A Brave Kids' Adventure Story (The NOLO (Nolumus Friendicus)) Hardcover – September 9, 2025

Wild adventure, looming peril, and finding help in the least expected of places—get transported to the world of the NOLO—85 feet tall, 32 tons, and a whole lot of fur. But are they friend or foe?"Flood in the Desert: A NOLO Story" is a tale that will THUMP… Thump, Thump right into your heart."For the first time in print, the legend of the NOLO, a beloved favorite of children for over 50 years, is brought to life. With easy-to-read language, unique content, fast-paced plots, lots of adventure, and beautiful illustrations throughout, it’s perfect for boosting confidence and a love of reading in your early reader.In this second NOLO book, Adam, a massive desert NOLO is overwhelmed with his responsibilities. Living near one of the most popular parks has its downsides. Desperate for help, he calls his friend Izzy.Izzy, a jungle NOLO, arrives in the desert eager to assist her friend Adam. Just as she arrives, Adam hears a frantic call from a group of scared kids and has to leave, abandoning Izzy in a foreign place.Two days later, Adam has yet to return. Izzy is lost in the alien landscape, incredibly thirsty, and worried about Adam. Just as she decides to search for him, she hears a call from two desperate children, “NOOOLLLOOOO!” Will Izzy make it in time to save the children? Will she find Adam, or will everything be lost?~~~~~~Targeted for early chapter readers ages 6-9, this is the second of a series of books featuring the NOLO and his new friends that children are sure to adore.Did you know that the NOLO books are for every kid?Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksAdventures are brought to life with vibrant art, completely unique to the NOLO seriesParents can be playful if they read along—substituting their childrens’ names, or adding their own sound effects throughout the book!Kids ages: 6, 7, 8, 9 Read more