Makes an important distinction between being alone and being lonely by celebrating such solitary pursuits for children as making a valentine, dancing, and watching shooting stars
"Goennel uses her signature simply shaped illustrations to delve into the world of a child's imagination. An unadorned black-and-white drawing shows the unnamed narrator playing at the beach. One has only to turn the page to discover what is happening inside the girl's head....Each bit of text is only one line long, but it's enough of a springboard for the inventive art that make the most of bold images and bright colorings. A good choice for toddlers."--Booklist.
Young readers really can have their birthday every day of the year--complete with cards, presents, games, and friends--with this colorful surprise package of a book.