Finding the Birthday Cake: Helping Children Raise Their Self-Esteem

Brief Description: Through the story of a serious bird who loses a birthday cake for the most "perfect party," teaches young readers the nine styles of personalities and how to value each other's differences. Marc Notes: Small Horizons--P. [4] of cover.; Through the story of a serious bird who loses a birthday cake for the most perfect party, teaches young readers the nine styles of personalities and how to value each other's differences.. Publisher Marketing: Based on the ancient Enneagram theory (ennea is Greek for nine; gram means drawing), this delightful book explores the nine styles of personalities and teaches children how to value differences, embrace diversity, and create a world of peace and acceptance. Walter, a most serious bird, has made a birthday cake for the most perfect party he is throwing for Ninosaur, his prehistoric pal. The only problem is: he seems to have lost it! With the celebration just hours away, Walter asks his many friends to help him, only to discover that everyone's methods are very different. Quick Timmy uses his optimism. Creative Franny longs to logically figure out the mystery. The adventurous 7 cows try anything, and Amy -- strong, tough and determined -- hopes to find it all on her own. Through their joint ministrations the cake is found in time and the party is a great success.

Contributor Bio:  Wagele, Elizabeth Elizabeth Wagele is a leading expert and one of the most popular writers on the Enneagram. Her published books include The Enneagram Made Easy; Are You My Type, Am I Yours?; and The Enneagram of Parenting. A graduate of UC Berkeley, Wagele blogs regularly about personalities and other subjects.