Many of us worry about small things and I am sure this is a natural process bur this becomes a problem when small worries grow out of proportion. It is so dangerous to live with the constant thought of "what if". Perhaps this book will help a young child, in a small way, to see the complications that arise when worries become all consuming.
Pig decides to host his Birthday party and invite all of his friends but then the worries begin to pile in - will anyone come? Will too many friends come? What if this party is not as much fun as those hosted by the others? Pig cannot cope with all of these mounting worries so he cancels the party and retreats to his home.
The best part of this book (spoiler alert) is the way his friends all band together to give Pig the best birthday every. I do enjoy stories about surprises like this especially when they show the kindness, understanding and generosity of friends. Then, in truly beautiful moment, one by one his friends reveal they have worries too.
Another book with a surprise party that I love is Frog and a Very Special Day by Max Velthuijs. Here is Linzie's web site. I do also have a small Pinterest collection of books about Birthday parties. Companion reads:
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