The Verts by Ann Patchett children their amazing imaginations come up

their amazing imaginations come up with a new adventure…together

they form an unlikely band with other children struggling to get by on their own

gets fired from one job after another

though — he's a little scared of this time of year

Emily persists

The Verts by Ann Patchett children their amazing imaginations come upThe Vert family is celebrating a very special occasion: its Ivans birthday! And Estie knows that every birthday needs a great party, with lots of guests, party hats, and twinkling tin foil stars. Because that is what everyone wants on their birthday, right? But did Estie ever ask Ivan? From the New York Times bestselling duo of Escape Goat and Lambslide, award winning author Ann Patchett and Fancy Nancy artist Robin Preiss Glasser, comes a heartfelt