The Law of Birthdays

Written by Brenna Jeanneret · Illustrated by Marina Kondrakhina

A girl defies the King's birthday cake law, sparking a royal confrontation.

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32 pages· 500L

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Bookroo's summary

In a kingdom where every child must eat cake at birthday parties, one brave girl dares to say 'no' at the King's own celebration. Her refusal baffles the King, who demands an explanation. As tensions rise, the girl must find a way to make the King understand her choice. Will her patience and resolve be enough to challenge the royal decree and change the kingdom's tradition forever?

From the publisher

The Law of Birthdays decrees every child shall eat cake at birthday parties. Until one Girl tells the Royal Guard, “ No, thanks.” when offered cake at the King’s birthday. The King doesn’t accept her refusal or her reasons why. However, the Girl remains patient until the King’s refusal to understand pushes her to lay down an explanation even he can’t deny.

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