A warm party-planning story in which Rahah finds points of connection with each friend she hopes to invite, while the illustrations show children with different appearances and a wheelchair user.
Rahah chooses friends for her party by describing what they enjoy, including dancing, singing, kittens and cupcakes.FavourableFavourable: the book presents this theme approvingly or positively.Favourable: the book presents this theme approvingly or positively.
How the book presents it: The story warmly presents friendship as compatible with differences, while giving the characters points of connection.
Talk about: Can people be friends even when they do not share all the same interests?
Disability and participation
Zerina uses a wheelchair and says she wants to be a ballerina; Rahah responds by suggesting dance music, and Zerina is pictured beside a dancing friend in a dance-related scene.FavourableFavourable: the book presents this theme approvingly or positively.Favourable: the book presents this theme approvingly or positively.
How the book presents it: The scene presents Zerina as a friend taking part in a shared activity, rather than making her wheelchair the focus.
Talk about: What might help everyone join in an activity such as dancing, if anything is needed?
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Why It May Be Worth Reading
The book makes inclusion part of everyday friendship: Rahah’s friends are introduced through things they enjoy, and Mum responds positively to her choices.
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What Deserves Attention
A friend who uses a wheelchair is included in a dance-related scene, but the story gives little detail about her experience or access needs; families may wish to discuss what the pictures show and leave open.
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A Conversation Worth Having
What do Rahah and each of her friends enjoy, and how does finding something in common shape the way she thinks about her party?
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Reading Approach
Pause over the illustrations and invite your child to notice each character’s expression, activity and way of moving; let them lead any conversation about the wheelchair or differences.
Confidence & Basis
Theme indicators describe how the book presents a topic; they are not a verdict on the whole book or your family's values. Confidence reflects how much book-specific material was checked. The complete text and illustrations were available for this guide.
What remains unconfirmed
Friendship and shared interests: The story focuses on Rahah’s invitations and does not show how the friendships develop beyond this party planning.
Disability and participation: The book does not explain Zerina’s own perspective or whether the pictured activity reflects her access needs.
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