It's Dana;s birthday, so she can do what she likes. And what Dana likes to do is pinch. And call people names. And steal her classmates' desserts. You probably know a kid like Dana. What can stop her from being so mean? In this story, it's not what you might expect. Because sometimes, it takes a little creativity (and possibly a very large pet) to change a mean kid's ways. Five short chapters with comical full-colour illustrations offer a fresh, fun take on bullying and birthdays (and pet elephants). AGES: 6-9 AUTHOR: Josh Schneider is the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creator of Tales For Very Picky Eaters, as well as The Meanest Birthday Girl. His first book for Clarion, You'll Be Sorry, was named "Book That Provides Best Ammunition to Parents Weary of Warning Their Kids About Socking Their Siblings" by Publishers Weekly magazine. ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour
