"It looks like rain. You'd better stay in, Willie," warns Peter dashing out to mail the letter inviting Amy to his birthday party, and the storm—lowering clouds, explosive lighting, wind and water and glistening sidewalks—is as vital here, transforming the look and feel of the city, as the snow in The Snowy Day. The wind blows the letter out of his hand, almost to Amy running toward him, and he knocks her down trying to get it away and into the mailbox; will she be too angry to come? Then the party: the boys are waiting impatiently when Amy arrives with her parrot, who repeats after her—"HAAPPY BIRRRTHDAY, PEEETERRR!" In a refreshing switch, the kids are dis-integrated: all but one is black, or rather varying shades of brown. Other apt touches: the lightning that crosses from the flaps to the endpapers, the mailbox as imposing as a Buckingham Palace guard. In toto, a top artist in top form.- A Kirkus Starred Review, www.kirkusreviews.com

Independent Reading Level: Grades PreK-2
Awards: Best Seller ( )

This book is about a boy name peter who wanted to invite his friend Amy to his birthday. To make sure she know how much he wants her to come, he writes her a letter inviting her to his party. Children can learn about communication and friendship from the story.
Ages: 3-5
Source: Pierce College Library ( )

A little boy is having a birthday party with all his friends. He has one friend who is extra special so he would like to send her an invitation in the mail.

This book is about peter, who wants to invite a girl to his birthday party. He is ashamed to tell her in person because he doesn't know if girls can come to a boys party, so he sent her a letter instead. The girl ended up coming to the party and Peter was very happy. ( )