"Whenever Birdie's mother got ready in the morning,
Birdie was there to help.
She would start by picking out the sparkly jewelry.
Next she would find the perfect pair of sunglasses.
Then her dog, Monster, would help her choose just
the right perfume."
Here's a story for Erin...a true blue show aficionado! She loves her shoes, and would love to be a poster girl for Fluevog's. I don't remember her as a little girl (Birdie's age) being especially enamored of them, but she certainly got more discriminating as she grew up.
Birdie loves helping her Mom get ready for the day...and she longs to wear her fashionista mother's shoes! The double page that shows Birdie's dreamy countenance admiring each and every pair is such fun! Birdie believes she's ready but Mom is not so sure. She reminds her young daughter that there will be many years ahead to wear high heels. In her imagination Birdie ponders how much better life would be...if only!
Maybe just for a little while? Mom succumbs to the pleading eyes and the constant pleas...Birdie is off with a promise to be very careful. She can't believe the beauty in the mirror. She and her dog Monster stand ready to begin their routine day, but something seems to be standing in the way of all their fun. Within minutes, she is scraped and aching, and disgusted by the lack of fun. Birdie makes a decision...you might be able to guess what it is!
The watercolor artwork for the lively and lovely book is wonderful. Birdie's expressive face evokes every emotion felt on her quest to be a 'big girl' and her decision to be herself. White space allows for much action, and the wonder of her imagination. Great fun for a readaloud...and another one of those books I will keep on Erin's bookshelf for some future time.
Just as an added bonus, here is a picture of a birthday cake created for Sujean's first reading of her first picture book for children. Check out other amazing cakes at http://happybirdycake@blogspot.com
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