{"product_id":"bettys-birthday","title":"Betty's Birthday","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\"Betty is turning six today. She's going to have an amazing party, but which of her incredible outfits should she wear? And where has she put her glasses? This is a delightful, interactive picturebook, in which young readers are asked to find, choose, count, discuss and otherwise engage with the silly, hyper-detailed illustrations of party games, dance competitions, pizza-making and goody bags. Some unexpected narrative twists and turns pack each page with lols that will delight young readers and their grown-ups alike ovided by publisher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCeline Ka Wing Lau\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Hong Kong and London. She loves to illustrate bold, colourful images and witty characters. She has been featured in \u003ci\u003eIt's Nice That\u003c\/i\u003e, and has collaborated with Taco Bell, Taboocha Kombucha and \u003ci\u003eAnorak Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e on campaigns and editorial. This is her first book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Betty is about to celebrate her 6th birthday, but she can't find her glasses. Asked to help spot them, little ones will enjoy studying the brightly colored disarray until they find them. The spare, droll text continues, accompanied by humorous art that fills each page with outlined, raucously colored shapes. Betty picks out an outfit, helps uniformed koalas to greet amiable, anthropomorphic animal guests (and one apparent extraterrestrial), leads her guests in party games such as the piñata and scavenger hunt, and offers refreshments--including a birthday cake that surprises everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, the interactive text invokes different skills from readers: seeking and finding, reasoning, and counting, as well as giving their opinions. The questions will have readers slowing down to savor the art, which abounds with funny details. This tale may be too stimulating for bedtime, but it's sure to delight little ones all the same; emergent readers may want to read it alongside a younger sibling--with an adult on hand to explain some of the cultural and geographical references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA party of a book.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Kirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2024 (EAN 9781800660496, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eLau, Celine Ka Wing\u003cbr\u003eCeline Ka Wing Lau is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Hong Kong and London. She loves to illustrate bold, colourful images and witty characters. She has featured in It's Nice That, and has collaborated with Taco Bell, Toboocha Kombucha and Anorak Magazine on campaigns and editorial. This is her first book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arvida Book Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51155760578791,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/IMG-0031.gif?v=1751604134","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/bettys-birthday","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}