Polly Penny has the perfect day planned, but little does she know there's a new student ready to spoil it! Melissa Dollar is new to Knight Owl Academy, but look out! She's no fan of Polly Penny, and Melissa makes sure she knows it. Polly has to decide how to handle her new rude friend. Polly tries to be patient, but will getting even work better?This is a delightful cartoon adventure starring animal characters created and illustrated by Lisa Arnold. An honest look at feelings with some humor thrown in, Polly Penny's New Friend has a positive message about looking deeper for the real person inside. This book demonstrates choosing the best action and getting along.Features hand drawn illustrations by the author in black and white. Lisa's characters are animals with funny and dynamic personalities. This book is inspired by her favorite animal friends: rabbits, dogs, monkeys, cows, cats, mice and birds to name a few.