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Ann Patchett
1 Books
Estie knows exactly how to celebrate a birthday: guests, decorations, party hats, and plenty of sparkle. Her brother Ivan’s birthday is coming, and she is sure a big, lively party will make the day perfect.
But Ivan may not want the same kind of celebration Estie would choose for herself. In the Vert family, being outgoing or quiet is not a problem to fix; it is part of who each person is. Estie has to learn to notice what Ivan actually enjoys, not just what she thinks a birthday should be.
The Verts is a thoughtful, funny picture book about introverts, extroverts, siblings, and respect. It gives young readers a gentle way to talk about personality differences, listening, and making room for someone else’s kind of happiness.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
