Whale and the Birthday Rocks

Whale and Snail prepare for Quail’s birthday in the fourth book in the Level 2 Ready-to-Read series about friendship from award-winning author Erica S. Perl!

It’s almost Quail’s birthday! Snail and Whale want to give rocks to Quail as gifts, but they both pick out the same one. First, they get angry. Then, they find a way to give rocks, and kindness, to their friend. More than any gift, Quail wants peace and quiet to read!

Erica S. Perl is the author of more than forty popular and critically acclaimed books for children and teens. She’s also collaborated on books with Dolly Parton and R. J. Palacio. Erica has received awards, including the National Jewish Book Award, three Sydney Taylor Medals (one silver, two bronze), and the Chickadee Award (Maine’s state picture book award). Her work has also graced the New York Times bestseller list as well as multiple state book awards and “Best Books” lists. Erica teaches in the Vermont College of Fine Arts/CalArts MFA program and presents her work at schools, libraries, and conferences. She lives in Washington, DC, with her family. For more about Erica, visit EricaPerl.com.

Sam Ailey is an illustrator, designer, and dog dad based in Southeast London.