Today is a special day: the birthday of the world, when God and all God's creatures celebrate the beauty of life. As God asks each dear creature in turn whether it has been the best that it can be, this simple affirmation of life and goodness applauds the contribution that each and every one of us- from the mightiest elephant to the smallest child- can make. The whimsical animals in Alison Jay's perfectly composed crackled paintings will make this a favorite book on the family shelf.

Linda Heller has written and/or illustrated nearly a dozen children's books.

Alison Jay is the illustrator of many acclaimed books for children. She lives in London.