I always loved reading the children's books nominated for awards in the states where I lived. This book won the Kansas award this year.
Winner: William Allen White Book Award, grades 3-5, 2012
(Kansas children’s
book award)
Summary:
Amanda and
Leo are brought together by chance when they are born on the same day in a
small town hospital. A local woman sees the parents admiring their new children
in the nursery and tells them to be sure the children always celebrate their
birthday together. By chance (maybe?) their first birthdays are at the same
place, then by design they have joint parties after that. Until birthday number
11. Amanda and Leo had some problems and plan separate parties. The day keeps
repeating itself until something is done just right. Will Amanda and Leo figure
out what to change or will they celebrate their 11th birthday
forever?
Reaction:
I loved this
book from the beginning! It was another time travel-ish book—I seem to be drawn
to them right now—and it was nicely done. The story was engaging with true
friends learning about themselves, but it wasn’t overly sappy. I highly
recommend it!
Which
birthdays have been memorable for you?
On what day would you want to be stuck? Would you change anything?
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