Surprising Mrs Rhubarbson: A children’s book about kindness, friendship, empathy and teamwork! (Marble Mangosteen’s Good Deed Collection)

Some birthdays just have a way of bringing out unexpected memorable flavours of their own…
There’s a sweet birthday surprise in store for Mrs Rhubarbson, when three would-be bakers Marble Mangosteen the monkey, Shooz Starfruiter the squirrel and Roxy Rhubarbson the raccoon get together to make the most memorable cake she’s ever tasted. The only trouble is, none of them have ever baked before! Surprises are supposed to be simple and sweet, right?
Will this one be sweet like a spotty banana, or will it all be a delicious disaster?
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“…It’s incredibly eas[y] to connect this book to everyday life as well, in helping friends and loving those who love you. It also shows how a simple act of kindness can impact more than just the main recipient, and how love spreads and impacts everyone around it. It even comes with a journal for kind deeds, a set of discussion questions to encourage child engagement, and a glossary of some of the bigger and more advanced word used in the story, making it a wonderful resource for teachers as well as parents and caretakers.” – Reviewer
“Cute story with many different teachable moments. As a second grade teacher I enjoyed the review and practice of onomatopoeia, nouns, friendly letters, and even a writing opportunity for kiddos!” – Reviewer
“We thoroughly enjoyed Surprising Mrs Rhubarbson! It’s a heart-warming story about family and kindness. The message of taking time to show your love for others is timeless, especially in today’s hectic world with parents so busy caring for their families. I highly recommend it as an enjoyable read that brings home the importance of showing kindness towards our aging loved ones.” – Reviewer
“This is a brilliant story for teaching children the value of kindness and generosity. It was lovely to read about the community coming together to create the perfect gift for Mrs. Rhubarbson — one that proves that the best gifts come from the heart rather than the wallet. I recently read the story with my 7 year old niece. The bright, eye-catching illustrations kept her engaged and we had lots of fun repeating the quirky characters’ names out loud and discussing things she herself could do to make those around her feel appreciated and extra-special. She particularly loved writing her own diary entry at the end and drawing her own illustration. We’d thoroughly recommend this book, and we can’t wait to see what the next installment has in store for Marble and friends!” – Reviewer
“The story was lovely and heartwarming. It teaches the importance of family and friends. Love it! Best of all, there is a Chinese and English version! Its great to be able to read Chinese to my son and be able to refer back to the English if there are parts we don’t understand! I especially like the diary at the end.” – Reviewer
“Four year old approves: My four year old: I liked all of its pages. It was so funny, I was laughing in my brain. I loved it.” – Reviewer
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Go ahead and read it to see what your inner-four-year-old thinks!