Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever

Written & illustrated by Beatrice Alemagna

A boy's first birthday party turns into an unforgettable, chaotic adventure with unexpected guests.

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42 pages

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Harold Snipperpot, a lonely seven-year-old, has never had a real birthday party due to his grumpy parents. This year, they enlist Mr. Ponzio to create an extraordinary celebration. As guests arrive, Harold is stunned by the wild surprises and magical moments that unfold. With every animal imaginable joining the festivities, Harold's party becomes an unforgettable disaster. Will this chaotic celebration bring joy or more trouble? Discover the unexpected twists in Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever, where a simple birthday wish spirals into a fantastical adventure.

From the publisher

From the internationally admired, award-winning creator of many celebrated picture books, including On a Magical Do-Nothing Day, A Lion in Paris, and The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy, comes a story about lonely Harold Snipperpot, a seven-year-old boy who has never had a real birthday party, until now.Harold is turning seven years old. He’s never had a real birthday party. That’s because his parents are too grumpy.But this year they feel bad for Harold. “We’ll call up Mr. Ponzio,” says Harold’s mother. So they do, and Mr. Ponzio agrees to help, “The party will be absolutely extraordinary, Mrs. Snipperpot.” When everyone arrives at the Snipperpots’, everyone–especially Harold–is absolutely flabbergasted. It truly is a party like no other.Full of surprises, every animal imaginable, and magical moments galore, Harold Snipperpot’s Best Disaster Ever is a party unlike any other.Perfect for fans of other shocking shindigs such as Secret Pizza Party by Adam Rubin and May I Bring a Friend? by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers. –School Library Journal

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