Eddie is five and a half, and thinks she is the only one in her family who isn’t really good at something. So when she hears her little sister say “birthday—Mommy—fluffy—little—squishy,” it’s extra important for her to find this amazing present before anyone else does. So, gregarious, charming, clever little Eddie goes all around the neighborhood to all her fabulous friends—the florist, the chic boutique owner, the antiques dealer, and even the intimidating butcher—to find one. It’s a magical adventure that draws on Eddie’s special gifts, ones that she herself learns to appreciate.
Beatrice Alemagnawas born in Italy in 1973. At the age of eight, she decided that whatever the cost she would become a painter and writer of novels when she grew up.
It might be said that this is a strong departure for Beatrice as her first book that has huge, undeniable child appeal.
Not only the work of a world renowned and highly talented illustrator, this book displays Beatrice's abilities at their best. The illustrations are gorgeous, the color work is superb, and the story is GREAT.
The fantastic epigraph for this book encapsulates just why it's so good and serves as such a departure into a book that will delight children to no end:
It is best for young children to live an ordered life. Especially if they can order it themselves.
Beatrice is seen by top US commercial illustrators as the best illustrator working today. She is influential, her books are awaited and collected.Winner of the 2016 Mildred L. Batchelder Award Young EdithEddie to her friendsgoes looking for the perfect birthday present for her mother. Fortunately she has lots of friends. [&] An irrepressible heroine in an effervescent book.
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