Help for a birthday-holic

Stop This Birthday!

by Rowan Cutler; illustrated by Elizabeth McClellan

Zephyr wants every day to be her birthday. No, every minute. Make that every second.

When the birthday fairy wants to curse you, she grants your wish, to paraphrase a popular saying. A frantic Zephyr practically explodes keeping up with all those simultaneous parties, cakes, balloons, gifts, etc.

The illustrations, in vivid primary colors, are a jumble of activity and match the story’s frenetic pace before Zephyr finally comes to her senses. Phew!

My son’s reaction to all the fuss: “I want that!” Hmmm ... maybe he’s a bit young to get the message?

Rating: *\*\

Comments

[Ontario Emperor]

Make your son read the book every day. No, every minute. No, every second.

[Anne]

:-)