The pictures are very elaborate which can make it a little difficult for the really young; but a little patience, explanation and exploring can bring the magic out for even the youngest listener. That is the case because the story is wonderfully direct. It is also very clever--with several great surprises! Adults will immediately be drawn to the intricacy of the images.
The story opens with:
One warm summer night
Lucy opened her window
and in jumped a frog.
The frog gave Lucy an invitation to a birthday party
and a magic paper party hat to wear.
Then he jumped out again
into the garden.
Lucy put on the magic hat.
She went outside.
A finger of moonlight touched the hat and
FOOF!
Lucy was as little as a leaf.
Bugs and beetles all around were big as puppies,
and her grandma's lighted window
seemed as high up as the sky.__________
The grandmother, who has a cameo appearance in the story, helps add to a very sweet ending and helps make the story even better for older folks to share with the young.
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