Few days stand out as more important than a child's birthday--to a child, that is. This special day matters so much to children that they spend a lot of time thinking about what their birthday is going to be like. But what happens if everyone forgets your birthday? Regardless of age, the feeling of smallness and invisibility would bother anyone. Today Was Lily's Birthday, is an early-reader book that takes on this very human dilemma.
In Today Was Lily's Birthday, children and parents have the opportunity to explore those feelings. The story tackles the topic in a lighthearted fashion with easy-to-read text and adorable, engaging pictures punctuating each page as context for discussion.
On each page of Today Was Lily's Birthday, there is a unique story for why the people in Lily's life seem to have forgotten her birthday. As she goes through the people she loves and cares about, she finds each person has a silly story about the meaning of the day and why it matters. Funny and charming throughout, the story has a happy surprise ending--but not before a few teachable moments have occurred.
Author S. Weisman is a true storyteller at heart. She loves entrancing her audience, whether acting out a story or writing one. Weisman enjoys writing in general, but her favorite audience is children and young adults.
Illustrator Aliza Schwartz has always loved being creative and drawing for as long as she can remember. She loves working with children. Throughout the years, she has taught art and illustrated many workbooks and short stories for children.
