A Birthday for the Princess

by Anita Lobel

Although the king and queen give her a big birthday party, nobody except a young organ grinder and his monkey really cares whether the princess is enjoying herself.

46 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1973

About the author

Anita Lobel is an illustrator of children's books. Her memoir that depicts her childhood of flight and imprisonment in Nazi-occupied Poland, ''No Pretty Pictures'' was a finalist for the National Book Award.

She has also received the Caldecott Honor Medal.

Reviews

[Bustagroovy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little bit repetitive but some unexpected plot twists.