# Release of animal welfare children's book

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-animal-welfare-childrens-book
> Updated: 2026-08-22T18:19:01.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Author María del Carmen Herrera Jiménez has released a children’s book titled ‘El lorito Lolo’, published by Editorial Círculo Rojo. The book, intended for readers aged eight and up, uses the story of a blue and yellow macaw to teach empathy and animal welfare, emphasizing that animals are sentient beings rather than toys.

Subsequent details reveal the book was inspired by Lolo, a 59-year-old macaw living at the Loro Sexi Ornithological Park in Almuñécar, Granada. Herrera Jiménez, a former caretaker of the bird, created the narrative to encourage children to respect the specific needs, emotions, and communication methods of animals.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Children's book inspired by Granada macaw promotes animal welfare

Author María del Carmen Herrera Jiménez has published a children's book inspired by a 59-year-old macaw to promote animal welfare, empathy, and respect in young readers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/childrens-book-inspired-by-granada-macaw-promotes-animal-welfare

### 2026-08-11: María del Carmen Herrera Jiménez releases animal welfare book

Author María del Carmen Herrera Jiménez released 'El lorito Lolo', a children's book published by Editorial Círculo Rojo that promotes animal welfare and empathy through the story of a macaw.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mara-del-carmen-herrera-jimnez-releases-animal-welfare-book

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