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Patrick and the Not So Perfect Party

By Anne Wynter, Illustrated by Shirley Hottier

$19.99 US / $26.99 CAN

All Patrick wants for his birthday is a perfect FOOD party.
But why did Karter arrive dressed as a FOOT?
Patrick learns a valuable lesson in patience, embracing chaos, and most of all that family isn’t perfect.

Patrick likes everything to be just-so, which is why he likes to cook. The meals he makes are always “exquisite,” “delicious,” and “absolutely perfect.” So when his birthday rolls around, Patrick knows exactly what he wants to do. However, Patrick’s big brother, Russ, is not perfect. When Russ makes a mistake on Patrick’s party invitation, Patrick thinks his birthday is ruined. But is it?

Readers will delight in this warm celebration of self-expression, acceptance, and brotherly love.

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Book Details

ISBN9781499814460
Page Count40
FormatHardcover
SubformatPicture Book
Trim size8.5 x 11
Age range3 to 6
Publication date06/11/24
Publication seasonSummer 2024

Author/Illustrator Bio

  • Anne Wynter is the Ezra Jack Keats Honor-winning author of Everybody in the Red Brick BuildingOne Big Day, and Hands On! She earned a degree in theatre from Washington University in St. Louis and penned a number of short plays that have been produced around the country. She currently lives in Austin, TX with her family.
  • Shirley Hottier is an award-winning French Edinburgh-based freelance illustrator and urban designer. She has a passion for promoting diversity as a way to celebrate her multiple cultures, through the warm, lively scenes and characters she crafts. With a dash of humor, her illustrations capture the small moments that make life beautiful.

Product Description

All Patrick wants for his birthday is a perfect FOOD party.
But why did Karter arrive dressed as a FOOT?
Patrick learns a valuable lesson in patience, embracing chaos, and most of all that family isn’t perfect.

Patrick likes everything to be just-so, which is why he likes to cook. The meals he makes are always “exquisite,” “delicious,” and “absolutely perfect.” So when his birthday rolls around, Patrick knows exactly what he wants to do. However, Patrick’s big brother, Russ, is not perfect. When Russ makes a mistake on Patrick’s party invitation, Patrick thinks his birthday is ruined. But is it?

Readers will delight in this warm celebration of self-expression, acceptance, and brotherly love.