It's Grandma's birthday, and Ruby knows exactly what Grandma would love-a beautiful ballerina box. Max also knows what she'd love-a scary pair of ooey-gooey vampire teeth. Ruby has saved up a walletful of bills, but as unexpected mishap after mishap occurs, money starts running through the bunnies' fingers.... Will they have enough left for the perfect present? Wells' adorable story is also a fun and lively introduction to early math.Wells' droll humor is right on the money. -School Library Journal, starred reviewA very funny birthday story. -Booklist, starred review

 

This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.

This book is part of a book series called Max And Ruby .

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2000 by Puffin Books .

Rosemary Wells is the author of more than 40 books about Max and Ruby. She lives in Connecticut.