From the Bookshelf of University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education, Primary PGCE 2019-20 …

[close] Boa is extremely excited for his birthday this year. However, when his friends arrive with gifts that aren't ideal for a boa constrictor (eg. a piano, mittens, a hairbrush or a football), Boa is left slightly disappointed. However, despite his disappointment, Boa remains polite and thankful for his gifts, no matter what they happen to be as he understands it is nice of his friends to think of him and bring a gift to his party. Thankfully, Boa's polite patience pays off when Dung Beetle's thoughtful gift (a "pile of you know what...") sprouts and grows into a beautiful tree that happens to be the ideal size and shape for Boa. The perfect gift! Boa's amusing and recognisable story teaches readers to always give things a chance as things aren't always as they seem as well as suggesting that good things come to those who wait. Recommended age: 4-6.