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Albert’s Very Unordinary Birthday

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On an ordinary day, in an even more ordinary town, it was Albert’s birthday. Just like every other year, Albert asked for something special – a robot piñata? balloon poodles? chocolate-cherry-ripple cake? And just like every other year, his parents suggested less exciting options, like birthday socks or birthday toast. But this year, after Albert closed his eyes and made a wish on the imaginary candle atop an imaginary piece of cake, Grandma Z knocked on his door. “Happy birthday, Albert,” she said. “Chocolate-cherry-ripple is a marvelous choice. Shall we go?” And Albert’s birthday – and his life – was about to become anything but ordinary!#Daniel Gray-Barnett’s debut picture book is a fun and fresh intergenerational romp, filled with wonder, imagination and a magical spirit. The quirky retro-style illustrations are full of energy and contain loads of delightfully odd details that add humor and playfulness to the story. With a modern-day grandma who is exciting and full of life – her grandson’s kindred spirit – this book offers a new twist on celebrating the special role a grandparent can play within a family. A perfect read-aloud, the story of Albert’s adventures with the irresistible Grandma Z is sure to captivate all children and make any day extraordinary!

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On an ordinary day, in an even more ordinary town, it was Albert’s birthday. Just like every other year, Albert asked for something special – a robot piñata? balloon poodles? chocolate-cherry-ripple cake? And just like every other year, his parents suggested less exciting options, like birthday socks or birthday toast. But this year, after Albert closed his eyes and made a wish on the imaginary candle atop an imaginary piece of cake, Grandma Z knocked on his door. “Happy birthday, Albert,” she said. “Chocolate-cherry-ripple is a marvelous choice. Shall we go?” And Albert’s birthday – and his life – was about to become anything but ordinary!#Daniel Gray-Barnett’s debut picture book is a fun and fresh intergenerational romp, filled with wonder, imagination and a magical spirit. The quirky retro-style illustrations are full of energy and contain loads of delightfully odd details that add humor and playfulness to the story. With a modern-day grandma who is exciting and full of life – her grandson’s kindred spirit – this book offers a new twist on celebrating the special role a grandparent can play within a family. A perfect read-aloud, the story of Albert’s adventures with the irresistible Grandma Z is sure to captivate all children and make any day extraordinary!

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"... a sparely narrated but decidedly unordinary valentine to intergenerational bonding."

Booklist Online, 28/08/2018

"... an enjoyable, playful story about imagination and the adventures that ensue when shared with a kindred spirit."

CM Magazine, 10/10/2018
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