Publisher's Synopsis
Amanda Panda's birthday is tomorrow. She'll be the first kid in her class to turn six! But when she gets to the bus stop, her best friend/worst enemy Bitsy is there - announcing that today is HER birthday! And her party is planned for Saturday, the same day as Amanda's! Birthday dreams ruined, Amanda can't keep her temper in check at school. By recess, it looks like Amanda's birthday plans - and her friendship with Bitsy - are over. But when the girls stop arguing long enough to listen to each other, they come up with a birthday plan that is TWICE the fun. Young children will learn about sharing, compromise, and conflict resolution, all while laughing along with Amanda and Bitsy in this adorable school-based story from a new favourite character. Reminiscent of the strength and charm of Russell and Lillian Hoban's Frances the Badger, Lilly of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and Peggy Rathmann's Ruby the Copycat, veteran children's author Candice Ransom has perfectly captured the spirit, motivations, and voice of a headstrong five-(almost-six)-year-old girl.
