Hi Girls and Boys,

I hope you enjoyed being with family and friends this summer. My husband and I went to see our granddaughter Bonny in Utah. We sang “Happy Birthday” and enjoyed birthday cake. Yum! My new book, My Magic Wand: Growing with the Seasons is about Bonny.

I write a birthday poem for Bonny too. Do you write a birthday poem or a story or draw a picture for Mom or Dad or an aunt or grandmother or friend? These are special gifts.

Did you read this summer? Did you visit your library? I read every day. Remember: every day is Children’s Day, Book Day. On April 30th, across the country, we celebrate all our children with books and special treats.

Your reading friend,

Pat Mora

Illustration by Amber Alvarez from My Magic Wand: Growing with the Seasons