Beth Ferry is the author of many picture books including the New
York Times bestseller, Stick and Stone, also illustrated by Tom
Lichtenheld. She has celebrated all but four of her birthdays in
New Jersey where she lives and writes by the beach. Her favorite
birthday dessert is chocolate cake with chocolate icing, but she
also enjoys cannoli and cream puffs and churros. Since her birthday
is in the winter, she almost always wishes for summer. You can
learn more at www.bethferry.com.
Tom Lichtenheld doodled his way through school then worked as a
sign painter, set designer, printer and art director. After a long
career in advertising he accidentally stumbled into the job he was
always meant to do - creating children's books. Tom's books are
noted for their humor, expressive characters and rich - sometimes
hidden - detail. He's known for creating books that appeal to
children and adults alike, and his wide portfolio offers something
for every age. In his spare time Tom enjoys riding his bike, eating
chocolate, and getting other peoples' kids all wound up then
sending them home. You can find him at tomlichtenheld.com and
@tlichtenheld.
"A treat that will make any birthday (or storytime) a little
happier."--Booklist
"Satisfyingly humorous and sure to gift readers with
guffaws...a gift of a book to open again and again."--Kirkus
Reviews
"It's a buoyantly told tale, and the digitally enhanced pencil,
watercolor, colored-pencil, and pastel illustrations featuring an
all-animal cast capture the festive mood of a party where friends
are in abundance and wishes always come true."--The Horn Book
"Lichtenheld’s exuberant mixed-media illustrations offer all the
fun of a birthday fete, and images of cartoon critters partying in
their own way fortify Ferry’s droll message that there are no
intractable rules for celebration."--Publishers Weekly
"The story has a pervading sweetness, reminding grown-ups to
cherish the days of birthday wishes and to celebrate the optimism
and hopefulness of young children...a wonderful read-aloud for any
time of year."--School Library Journal
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