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Cari Best [More Books and Bio]

Ages 4-8

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Catherine the Great [not the Empress of Russia] is having a party.

"Please bring NO PRESENTS," reads the invitation for Grandma's party. "I have music in my Russian bones, and laughing in my heart. I have the day and the night, and I have all of you. That's why for me the best presents will be no presents."

Sara learns that as long as the presents come from deep inside they can be the best presents of all.

The book dedication reflects the mood of this book:
"For Grandma--who started the universe."

Also by Cari Best:
LAST LICKS: A SPALDEEN STORY
GETTING USED TO HARRY
TAXI! TAXI!