Author: Rukhsana Khan
Illustrator: Sophie Blackall
ISBN: 978-0-670-06287-4
Do you remember the first birthday party you ever attended? I sure do there was candy everywhere, pin the tail on the donkey, dancing, and lots of cake. I wore my fanciest outfit and couldn't wait for mom to leave me at the party.
Rubina in the Big Red Lollipop is sure to never forget the first birthday party she attends either, especially when her mother insists that her younger sister Sana has to attend also. What could possibly be worse to a young girl then needing to attend a party with her baby sister?
For children with younger siblings the Big Red Lollipop will be an unforgettable story. Rukhsana Khan weaves a tale filled with humor, cultural differences, and childhood angst. While all Rubina wants is to fit in with her classmates, her mother believes in a sticking to the beliefs that she grew up with.
"I can't take her! She's not invited."
"Why Not?" says Ami
"They don't do that here!"
Ami says, "Well that's not fair. You call up your friend and ask if you can bring Sana or else you can't go."
"But Ami! They'll laugh at me! They'll never invite me to another party again!"
What Rubina doesn't realize is that the party will only be the beginning of her problems with Sana. Now you'll have to check out the book in order to figure out what else can possibly go wrong.
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