Book Birthday Bash: Blue Skies

Book Birthday Bash

 

Blue Skies by Anne BustardHappy Book Birthday to BLUE SKIES!

This middle-grade novel is the heartwarming story of ten-year old Glory Bea Bennett, who has never given up hope that her daddy will return from WWII. So when the Merci Train boxcar, filled with gifts of thanks from France, is scheduled to make an unexpected stop in her town, she’s certain that Daddy will come too.

We’re so happy you’re at our party for BLUE SKIES. Join in the fun…

PARTY LOCATION…

All aboard the refurbished Texas Eagle dining car at the Austin Steam Train Association! It’s just like the one Glory Bea and her next-door neighbor Ben rode for about a minute. Only it’s reserved for us for two hours. Balloons and streamers in red, white, and blue decorate the interior of the car, while we don blue, white, and red party hats, the colors of the French flag, and shamrock pins.

PARTY SOUNDS…

We’ll listen to Blue Skies by Irving Berlin, sung by Ella Fitzgerald, and other popular songs from the era: I’m Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover, The Glory of Love, I’ll Be Seeing You

PARTY FOOD…

Dr Pepper floats, popcorn, Milk Duds, red licorice, and Gram’s yummy butter cookies.

PARTY GAMES…

Let’s learn a couple of magic tricks and how to make a French poodle balloon animal. Thanks for the inspiration, Ben.

Speaking of thanks, it’s St. Patrick’s Day! And Glory Bea treasures her shamrock bracelet, given to her by her daddy. You can tell someone how lucky/thankful you are to know them on the petals of a paper shamrock, seal it in an envelope, and mail it off. Or use the shamrock to note things that you are thankful for.

PARTY FAVORS…

Shamrock pins, deck of cards, balloons, and small French flags.

Anne Bustard

Anne Bustard

BLUE SKIES is written by Anne Bustard and published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. You can buy this book at the retailers below…

Hawaii-born, Anne Bustard is a beach girl at heart. So it’s no surprise that beaches play a role in most of her books, including BLUE SKIES. She is the author of several works for young readers including the award-winning ANYWHERE BUT PARADISE. She is the former co-owner of a children’s bookstore and holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She recently married her college sweetheart and divides her time between Canada and Texas. Find Anne on her website at www.annebustard.com, Facebook, Twitter @annebustard, and Pinterest.

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One Response

  1. Cassie Larson says:

    Awesome cover! I love this unique twist on WWII fiction.

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