Soda Pop Drop

Written by Mallory Howell · Illustrated by Isabelle Arné

A girl's birthday is disrupted by an unexpected guest. Can she reclaim her special day?

28 pages· 381 words· ~550L

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl, used to having her dad all to herself, faces a new challenge when he invites a friend to her birthday dinner. Confused and frustrated, she hatches a plan to keep this outsider from sticking around. Will her scheme succeed, or will she discover something unexpected about family and friendship? Dive into this light-hearted tale of emotions and change, where humor and truth blend as a child navigates meeting someone new.

From the publisher

Change can be difficult, especially for a young girl who is used to having her dad all to herself. So when her dad invites a friend to her birthday dinner, the girl is confused, frustrated, and just plain mad. How will she stop this outsider from sticking around? Well, she comes up with a plan. Read Soda Pop Drop to find out how one young girl navigates her emotions when someone new is brought into the family dynamic. Any child or stepparent can find humor and truth in this light-hearted story about meeting a new person for the first time and deciding how to respond to that person. Scroll to the top and click “Buy Now.”

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