The children leaving the school are all very excited.
There is a birthday party, but someone is not invited . . .
What will happen when the enormous whale with the tiny hat appears?
This title is also available in Spanish as No me invitaron al cumpleaños.
Susanna Isern works as a child psychologist and writer. Most of her books have been translated into over a dozen languages. She has been awarded the Silver Medal in the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2013 in the United States.
Adolfo Serra has won many awards, and including being selected for the Bologna Book Fair, the fourth Ibero-American Catalog of Illustration, and the fourh CJ Picture Book Awards. He was also selected for the Fondo de Cultura Award in Mexico.
Feeling left out? This story on imagination and friendship helps cure the "not invited to the party" blues.
"Isern's story offers a satisfying solution to this common childhood dilemma." -- Booklist
"The illustrations are as magical as the story….a good bedtime story,...I Wasn’t Invited to the Birthday is perfect for those times when an invite doesn’t arrive. It also contains themes of friendship, acceptance, and self-esteem. Teachers and therapists could make use of this story as could homeschooling parents.” — KidLit Reviews
"We think any of NubeOcho’s beautiful, thoughtful books would make a wonderful addition to any holiday gift for a child in your life." -- Novel Advice
“Perfect picture book….helps kids learn to deal with not being invited. The book is a good read at home and in the classroom!” — This Kids Reviews Books blog
"Gorgeous illustrations and a great story.” — Jeri Light, Siouxland Libraries
