Happy Birthday, Dolores

My daughter loved it when I read this book to her. Dolores wakes up early on her birthday and is full of anticipation of the party that she will have later in the day. She is full of energy and does everything she needs to do to prepare. Of course, her mind is on the presents, so her parents need to remind her to mind her manners. The party goes well until the guests discover her cat and chase it around the house. They collide with Dolores' father and the cake falls on the floor. The parents then get a "cake pizza" and the day is saved. There are many lessons in this book for young children. Being a good hostess at your party, helping your parents prepare for major events and recovering from disappointment are the three major ones. I highly recommend this book for very young children.

This book is the best for children and adults of all ages. It catches the real story of children and how they are at birthday parties. It is funny. My child says, "Read it again, Mom!" What more could you ask for?