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Birthday Katastrophe: A Backyard Buddies Badventure Series by Allan E. Carty and Gloria Lauris is a children’s adventure book for 4th-6th graders. This delightful tale is the second book in the series. Dash the Red Squirrel is excited to celebrate his first birthday and plans to invite as many animal friends as possible. Dash’s older and wiser friend, Chippy, the Chipmunk, helps plan the party and offers sound advice on fair treatment and getting along with others. While inviting other critters to the festivities and throughout the party, Dash and Chippy have some close calls and exciting moments that lead to new friendships. There are many endearing characters in the story, which show the reader how similar the challenges and triumphs faced by humans are to those experienced in the animal kingdom.
Birthday Katastrophe: A Backyard Buddies Badventure by Allan E. Carty and Gloria Lauris is a heartwarming story that offers many lessons to the young reader. Through the adventures of Dash and Chippy, we learn about the importance of friendship and fairness and the value of giving others a chance. Unexpected friendships are formed that beautifully illustrate what is possible when we take the time to listen to and learn from one another. Caregivers, parents, and teachers will find this book to be a valuable resource in discussing concerns that we all face, such as dealing with bullying behavior and how best to get along with others in a group. Readers will be entertained and amused by the humor and wit of these engaging backyard critters.
