Isabel hopes all her birthday wishes will come true. She's dreamed of a big party with all her friends and family and a piNata, candy, and cake. But when the day arrives, MamA says they will have a small fiesta, and Abuelo explains that store-bought piNatas are expensive. Isabel begins to think it doesn't even feel like her birthday! But Abuela reassures her they will have cake. Then a mix-up at lunchtime spells disaster for the rest of the day. Is there anything that can save Isabel's birthday? In this heartwarming story, Isabel learns that things don't always go as planned, but sometimes life surprises us

About the Author
Debbie Zapata, LCSW, works as a counselor in Austin, Texas, assisting families with children who have special needs. Her stories celebrate diversity and honor her Mexican culture. Gabriella Galvez is an illustrator living in the heart of Montreal, Canada. Her style embraces bright colors, memorable characters, and always, a dash of whimsy.

Reviews

"A helpful tool for talking about the emotions that surround special events. Isabel's inner world is vividly illustrated, with brightly colored art swirling around her in a style reminiscent of papel picado, visually expressing her hopes and worries. A robust bilingual reader's note provides guidance for adults, offering activities to support children's emotional development, and includes a recipe for Mexican bunuelos. A sweet, realistic story of family, culture, and emotional resilience."-School Library Journal

Book Information
ISBN 9781433847509
Author Debbie Zapata
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint American Psychological Association
Publisher American Psychological Association