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Highlights
- An upbeat ode to setting and respecting personal boundaries It's time for a birthday party!
- 4-8 Years
- 9.7" x 7.8" Hardcover
- 24 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Imagination & Play
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About the Book
"The delightful cast of characters from Pink Is for Everybody is back, this time celebrating a birthday! On this happy occasion, an old friend arrives with hugs for everyone - as a greeting, as a way to celebrate a party-game win, as a way to wish happy birthday. But, the friend comes to learn, hugs are NOT for everybody. And that's okay -- a silly super-secret handshake is fun alternative to a hug. Especially one that ends with a surprise magic trick. But wait! Being part of a magic trick is also not be for everybody ... or everybunny. Because when it comes to people's (or rabbits') bodies, it's important to ask! So what do the friends agree is the perfect ending to a super-secret handshake? A yummy piece of birthday cake, of course! Within this cheerful story about expressions of friendship, there's an important lesson on consent and respecting personal boundaries that speaks compassionately to both huggers and non-huggers alike. Hugs are not for everybody, but there are lots of fun, creative, and inclusive ways to express friendship and love"--Book Synopsis
An upbeat ode to setting and respecting personal boundaries
It's time for a birthday party! On this happy occasion, a friend arrives with hugs for everybody: in greeting, as a way to celebrate perfectly pinning the tail on the donkey and cracking open the piñata, and of course to wish a happy birthday.
But not everybody wants a hug--and that's okay! One child prefers to wave hello, and one likes to celebrate with high fives. One even suggests a silly, super-secret handshake that ends with a surprise magic trick. But wait! Are magic tricks for everybody? It turns out, they aren't for the bunny, who prefers not to disappear. An even sweeter ending? Delicious birthday cake for everyone to enjoy.
The delightful cast of characters from Pink Is for Everybody comes together again in this affirming story about setting and respecting body boundaries. This book cheerfully imparts that there are lots of ways, hugs and otherwise, to say hello, hooray, and happy birthday!
Review Quotes
"Exuberant ... underscore[s] the importance of honoring individuality. A fine choice for collections in need of books that help teach children about consent and personal space."
-- "School Library Journal""A buoyant, welcoming read with an important message about consent."
-- "Booklist""Conveys warmth and excitement while sharing a gentle reminder about respecting people's feelings."
-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database""Important concepts are presented in simple, exuberant language, with just a few words per page, making this a strong read-aloud option for young children ... A sweet, simple introduction to consent."
-- "Kirkus Reviews"