Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat
Illustrated by Lydia Mba
Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
Bank Street Best Book of the Year
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It’s Makeda’s birthday! To celebrate, she is excited to make her marvelous coconut drops to share with the class. But everyone else brings cupcakes for their birthdays. Will her classmates like her special treat?
Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
Reviews
“An inclusive early reader that celebrates dialogue about individual differences.”
—School Library Journal
“This cheerful celebration of ethnic food, storytelling, and diverse experience also explores concepts of bravery, identity, sharing, and open-mindedness.”
—Booklist
