Fortunately by Remy Charlip Written and illustrated by the author c1961 Aladdin Books edition c1993

The authors words: ” Fortunately one day, Ned got a letter that said ‘Please come to a Surprise Party.’

But unfortunately the party was in Florida and he was in New York.”

So begins this brief but action packed story of Ned’s adventures as he travels to the surprise party and events alternate between fortunate and unfortunate scenarios. Sharks AND Tigers just might be involved, and your kindergarten listeners will be on tenterhooks until the very fortunate resolution. This book is just right if the audience is itchy or restless. They will love making up their own versions of this story.

A near miss for Ned. Letters from Kindergarten students Owen and Harrison.