Destiny Ink: Birthday Secret - Adeola Sokunbi

Destiny uses her creativity to overcome her worries! The third in the brilliant new highly-illustrated chapter book series, perfect for readers moving on from Tom Percival's BIG BRIGHT FEELINGS picture books and fans of JOJO & GRAN GRAN. Destiny is really looking forward to her cousin Lola's birthday party, it's going to be INKTASTIC!But when Destiny arrives at the party, things are different. Lola is so busy playing with her friends, and Destiny can't help feeling left out. When Lola receives lots of presents as well as all the attention, Destiny starts to feel jealous... Destiny draws herself a friend in her sketchbook - a teddy bear. She can hardly believe it when she finds a teddy that looks exactly the same and when no one else is around, the teddy talks! But while Destiny has fun with the bear, it's just not the same as playing with Lola. Will Destiny be able to join in the party and have some fun?Have you read these INKTASTIC adventures? Destiny Ink: Sleepover Suprise - Inclusive Children's Book Awards 2025, Fiction Longlist Destiny Ink: Talent Show Magic Praise for Destiny Ink: "This is a warm and reassuring chapter book about friendship, anxiety and coping with new experiences" - Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The Times