Description
This gentle chapter book from Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes will appeal to fans of the Frog and Toad and Ivy + Bean books.
Join Margaret and her brother Taylor as they get ready for Grandpa's surprise birthday party.
From the invitation to the present to the cake and balloons, the siblings do their best to make a wonderful party for grandpa, despite a few squabbles along the way.
Then grandpa arrives with the best surprise of all.
What happens when a bossy big sister and a curious little brother team up?
- A Sweet Family Story: Join Margaret and Taylor as they plan a secret birthday party for their grandpa, from sending the invitation to decorating the cake.
- Perfect for Early Readers: With simple language and short chapters, this book is ideal for children transitioning to chapter books, just like the classic Frog and Toad series.
- True-to-Life Sibling Moments: Margaret is the bossy big sister and Taylor is the curious little brother. Their funny, true-to-life disagreements and teamwork are the heart of the story.
- Celebrating Grandparents: The story culminates in a heartwarming celebration and a wonderful surprise from Grandpa himself.
Genres
Pages192
Released2013
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN9780062284624
SellerHarperCollins
About the author(s)
Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; Newbery Honors for Olive’s Ocean and The Year of Billy Miller; and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Is It Spring?, The World and Everything in It, A House, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
