They find a solution that pleases both of them as well as all their friends. But Amanda and Bitsy quickly find that they miss each other and don’t want to miss each other’s birthday parties.

Her birthday is tomorrow, but when she goes out to the bus with her party invitations in hand, she discovers that Bitsy’s birthday is today! Throughout Bitsy’s birthday celebration at school, Amanda broods-she does not want a “leftover song” or “leftover cupcakes” on “her special day.” Their birthday parties are planned for the same day, too-Saturday-which makes things so bad that they stop speaking to each other.

A sweet story on a familiar birthday party conundrum faced by many school-age children and their parents.'-School Library JournalĪmanda Panda is ecstatic about having the first birthday in her kindergarten, but when her best friend’s birthday threatens to outshine hers, they must find a way to work it out.Īmanda Panda is “special” because she has the first birthday in her class, and she will be “famous” for being the first to turn 6. 'Text and illustrations work harmoniously to capture the feelings of disappointment when faced with the sticky situation of having a birthday party on the same day as a classmate, and all the worries that come with it. 'A sweet celebration of friendship and the drama of kindergarten.'-Kirkus Reminiscent of the strength and charm of Russell and Lillian Hoban's Frances the Badger, Lilly of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and Peggy Rathmann's Ruby the Copycat, veteran children's author Candice Ransom has perfectly captured the spirit, motivations, and voice of a headstrong five-(almost-six)-year-old girl. Young children will learn about sharing, compromise, and conflict resolution, all the while laughing along with Amanda and Bitsy in this adorable, school-based story from a new favorite character. But when the girls stop arguing long enough to listen to each other, they come up wtih a birthday plan that is TWICE the fun. By recess, it looks like Amanda's birthday plans-and her friendship with Bitsy-is over.

She'll be the first kid in her class to turn six! But when she gets to the bus stop, her best friend/worst enemy Bitsy announces that today is HER birthday! And her party is planned for Saturday, the same day as Amanda's! Birthday dreams ruined, Amanda's can't keep her temper in check at school. In the hilarious follow-up to Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten, strong, sassy, and funny Amanda Panda is having a birthday crisis! Amanda Panda's birthday is tomorrow. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th

Amanda by Candice Ransom