Isabel's Birthday Surprise

Isabel hopes all her birthday wishes will come true. She’s dreamed of a big party with all her friends and family and a piÑata, candy, and cake. But when the day arrives, MamÁ says they will have a small fiesta, and Abuelo explains that store-bought piÑatas are expensive. Isabel begins to think it doesn’t even feel like her birthday! But Abuela reassures her they will have cake. Then a mix-up at lunchtime spells disaster for the rest of the day. Is there anything that can save Isabel’s birthday? In this heartwarming story, Isabel learns that things don’t always go as planned, but sometimes life surprises us

Debbie Zapata, LCSW, works as a counselor in Austin, Texas, assisting families with children who have special needs. Her stories celebrate diversity and honor her Mexican culture.