The morning of Ava Tree's eighth birthday begins the same as always . . . only different. Today, Ava makes wishes and they come true. It's A for Amazing First, she wishes that her pet rabbit, Tibbar, will use the toilet instead of his messy, annoying litter box . . . and he does. Then she wishes that her best friend's very proper mother will not ruin her very improper backwards birthday party by making it forward, upside up right, down side down, and right side out . . . and she doesn't. Can Ava wish for anything she wants on her birthday--and every day after that--and have it come true? What if her biggest wish is to undo the saddest thing in her life so far (and possibly forever)? Can that wish come true, too? It couldn't hurt to try.
What a terrific chapter book - lovely illustrations and a sweet, humorous, and delightful story about making wishes. Betancourt is also the author of the Pony Pals series, which has also won rave reviews.
Wonderful Written and Beautifully Illustrated
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Perfect little children's book about a little girl who suddenly discovers that she has wishing powers. Wonderfully inventive with adorable drawings. I am already planning on getting several of this book to give out as holiday gifts!!!
So cute!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I love this book! It is fun, thoughtful, quirky and has beautiful illustrations. It is a great buy for anyone.
wonderful story and pictures
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book is a great read- filled with a good balance of reality and fantasy to keep you guessing. There are also some good moralistic pointers that make the story appealing to both kids and adults. The line drawings are such a great match for this heartwarming tale- they are lively and fresh and help keep the story moving perfectly. The first of many amazing Angela Dominguez books to come, that is for sure!!! A great read for a child who may have lost a loved one.
I love the cover!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
very sweet story, could not put the book down. Is funny and sad, and magical. I love the brother making the special birthday pancakes. the ugly dog made me laugh. I would also like to have a rabbit as my alarm clock. i shared the book with friends and family, they all liked it as well; Vanessa has read it 6 times all ready. Ruby said: "I want to know what happens next".
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