A funny picture book about a little girl called Dora who really REALLY doesnt like parties. A great tool to talk to children about being different, social anxiety, and how to overcome it.
Everyone likes parties
dont they? Not if youre Dora!
Dora is a fun-loving girl but she doesnt like parties, even at her friend Rashids. They are too loud and too busy. When Rashid sends her an invitation, she thinks up all kinds of reasons not to go:
A gorilla broke into her bedroom and stole her party dress
She has a sore knee, or throat, or toe, or all three
One of her shoes fell in the pond and was eaten by a giant frog
Dora does go the partyand it is very loud and busy. So loud and busy that Dora decides to retreat under the table. But someone else is there already. Hes called Tom and he thinks parties are too loud and busy too. Under the table, Dora makes a new friend and they have a lovely time.
Afterwards, Dora still thinks parties are too loud and busy. But she also knows that shes not the only one who likes to be quietAND THATS ABSOLUTELY, COMPLETELY, TOTALLY, AND PERFECTLY OK.
