Starting January 1, 2025, young travelers can embark on delightful adventures with Storytime with
Lola & Friends, a new children’s entertainment channel available exclusively on Emirates Airlines’ award-winning
ICE entertainment system under the pre-school section.
Created by Dubai-based children’s author Kathy Urban, the channel features beautifully animated adaptations of
her much-loved picture books, perfect for young readers and listeners.
Highlights of the Channel
• Hop Lola Hop: Follow the adventures of Lola, a wandering toy bunny whose curious spirit takes her on journeys
filled with valuable lessons. With illustrations by British-born illustrator Siski Kalla, this beloved series is brought to
life to keep young passengers entertained.
• Kind Little Hands: Kathy’s latest release, which tells the story of a boy’s small act of kindness toward a bee,
highlights the importance of nature in urban settings and showing young readers to be able citizens and caring
individuals. With illustrations by Sally Garland, the story is narrated by TV presenter and voice artist Katie Overy.
Championing Children’s Stories
Kathy Urban is a former news journalist turned children’s author known for her captivating stories that educate and
inspire young minds. Drawing on her experiences as a parent and her love for nature, Kathy’s books emphasize
themes like sustainability, kindness, and belonging.
Her debut book, Hop Lola Hop, was inspired by bedtime stories she told her children. The series has become a
favourite in classrooms and homes for its engaging characters and heartfelt lessons.
Kind Little Hands, released
last month, supports global rewilding e