About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is beginning to navigate the social complexities of party planning, friendship cliques, or the desire to make someone feel special. It is a gentle tool for teaching that the best celebrations are built on inclusion and collective effort rather than individual status. The story follows Ella and her friends as they work together to pull off a surprise for a birthday, emphasizing that the joy of giving is just as exciting as receiving. At its heart, this book is about social-emotional intelligence and collaborative play. Written for the 4 to 6 age range, it provides a safe, low-stakes environment to discuss how to keep secrets for a good reason and how to involve others in a plan. It is an excellent choice for parents who want to model pro-social behavior through familiar, gentle characters who prioritize kindness over competition.
