The Story
When Brandon's big brother feels left out of the party preparations, he cleverly comes up with the exciting idea to "Double Up" on all of the party goodies, so that both brothers can have a rockin' good time. Double the cakes, double the balloons, and double the fun!
This fun-loving story perfectly captures the essence of shared family experiences with comical illustrations from Dave Whamond, and Kari-Lynn's witty text that's sure to get everyone laughing.
Author: Kari-Lynn Winters
Publisher: Pajama Press
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781772783612
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 05/01/2026
About the Author
Whamond, Dave: - Dave Whamond has illustrated over 60 books, including 5 for Robert Munsch, and has written a few himself, including the Oddrey series, My Think-a-ma-jink and Rosie's Glasses. Dave's awards include 2 Blue Spruce awards, a Silver Birch and 8 Silver Reuben awards from the National Cartoonists Society. His former high school chose him for a Hall of Fame award (which was a huge honor... and super weird). Dave graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design in 1987 and later taught 3rd and 4th year Advanced Illustration there for 9 years.Winters, Kari-Lynn: - Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters is an award-winning Canadian children's author, poet, playwright, performer, and academic scholar. Since 2007, she has authored over 35 books. Kari-Lynn has received the British Columbia Book Prize silver medal twice and has garnered multiple nominations for awards such as the Forest of Reading (e.g., French Toast) and the Chocolate Lily Awards (e.g., Good Pirate). Notably, her book, Bad Pirate won the prestigious Rainforest of Reading Award. Currently holding a Full Professor position in Brock University 's Faculty of Education, Dr. Winters teaches literacy and the arts to teacher candidates. She lives in St. Catharines, ON.
Description
When Brandon's big brother feels left out of the party preparations, he cleverly comes up with the exciting idea to "Double Up" on all of the party goodies, so that both brothers can have a rockin' good time. Double the cakes, double the balloons, and double the fun!
This fun-loving story perfectly captures the essence of shared family experiences with comical illustrations from Dave Whamond, and Kari-Lynn's witty text that's sure to get everyone laughing.
Author: Kari-Lynn Winters
Publisher: Pajama Press
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781772783612
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 05/01/2026
About the Author
Whamond, Dave: - Dave Whamond has illustrated over 60 books, including 5 for Robert Munsch, and has written a few himself, including the Oddrey series, My Think-a-ma-jink and Rosie's Glasses. Dave's awards include 2 Blue Spruce awards, a Silver Birch and 8 Silver Reuben awards from the National Cartoonists Society. His former high school chose him for a Hall of Fame award (which was a huge honor... and super weird). Dave graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design in 1987 and later taught 3rd and 4th year Advanced Illustration there for 9 years.Winters, Kari-Lynn: - Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters is an award-winning Canadian children's author, poet, playwright, performer, and academic scholar. Since 2007, she has authored over 35 books. Kari-Lynn has received the British Columbia Book Prize silver medal twice and has garnered multiple nominations for awards such as the Forest of Reading (e.g., French Toast) and the Chocolate Lily Awards (e.g., Good Pirate). Notably, her book, Bad Pirate won the prestigious Rainforest of Reading Award. Currently holding a Full Professor position in Brock University 's Faculty of Education, Dr. Winters teaches literacy and the arts to teacher candidates. She lives in St. Catharines, ON.
