Eddie is five and a half, and thinks she is the only one in her family who isn't really good at something. So when she hears her little sister say "birthday-Mommy-fluffy-little-squishy," it's extra important for her to find this amazing present before anyone else does. So, gregarious, charming, clever little Eddie goes all around the neighborhood to all her fabulous friends-the florist, the chic boutique owner, the antiques dealer, and even the intimidating butcher-to find one. It's a magical adventure that draws on Eddie's special gifts, ones that she herself learns to appreciate.

Beatrice Alemagna was born in Italy in 1973. At the age of eight, she decided that whatever the cost she would become a "painter and writer of novels" when she grew up.

This book was recognised by the Mildred L Batchelder Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Enchanted Lion Books .

Beatrice Alemagna is an author and illustrator living in France. Her books include A Lion in Paris and What is a Child? The Little Big Thing is Beatrice's fourth book with Tate.