Radford, Sheri. Penelope and the Preposterous Birthday Party. Lobster Press: 2009. ISBN: 9781897550007.
Sheri Radford’s third adventure, Penelope and the Preposterous Birthday Party, is another exuberant example of the antics of that joyful character. Just like Radford’s first two outings, this escapade appeals to the young and young at heart. The story careens through Penelope’s birthday party where every time the doorbell chimes more guests arrive to help celebrate with Penelope. From her fathers’ exasperated query “Is this everyone”, to Penelope’s repeated refrain “ Just one or two more”, each new arrival brings color, fun, and mischief. Using bright imagery and alliterations, the descriptive text leads the reader through the party as each surprising guest arrives. Finally, after the whole class, the soccer team, the ballet class and the circus have made their appearance at Penelope’s party even the reader begins to wonder, “Just how many guests did Penelope invite?” After her parents’ final outburst, “This party is preposterous!”, Penelope agrees with a humorous solution.
Marla Ritter, Bowling Green State University, EDTL 6950
Sheri Radford’s third adventure, Penelope and the Preposterous Birthday Party, is another exuberant example of the antics of that joyful character. Just like Radford’s first two outings, this escapade appeals to the young and young at heart. The story careens through Penelope’s birthday party where every time the doorbell chimes more guests arrive to help celebrate with Penelope. From her fathers’ exasperated query “Is this everyone”, to Penelope’s repeated refrain “ Just one or two more”, each new arrival brings color, fun, and mischief. Using bright imagery and alliterations, the descriptive text leads the reader through the party as each surprising guest arrives. Finally, after the whole class, the soccer team, the ballet class and the circus have made their appearance at Penelope’s party even the reader begins to wonder, “Just how many guests did Penelope invite?” After her parents’ final outburst, “This party is preposterous!”, Penelope agrees with a humorous solution.
Marla Ritter, Bowling Green State University, EDTL 6950
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