Everyone is unique, yet very special in their own way and Lola the Butterfly Visits the City Zoo by Jai Ferrell shows how curiosity and acceptance are all that is needed for friendship to take flight. 
 
This uplifting story follows Lola the Butterfly as she finds a new friend Phil the Peacock and together, they venture to the city zoo to reunite him with his family.  On the voyage, they meet a pleasant parrot, fond flamingo, bold bald eagle, and a charming colony of penguins on their search to find Phil’s family in their new home at the city zoo. 
 
The significance of this encouraging tale expresses the importance of family while innocent encounters expose Lola to new friends that feel both familiar and different at the same time. Through sincerity, respect, and the genuine desire to understand that everyone can fly together, Lola learns that all wings aren’t meant for flying but all wings are important and have purpose.