{"product_id":"venus-washington-and-the-birthday-blowout-9781665969499","title":"Venus Washington and the Birthday Blowout","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt's party pandemonium when Venus Washington tries to plan her little brother's birthday bash in this second book in the hilarious chapter book series perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Dory Fantasmagory!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet Venus Washington. Her boring baby brother Zion is about to have his first birthday party, and Mama and Daddy said Venus could help with decorations. But Venus knows she's basically in charge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer plan is perfect: \u003cbr\u003e - Invite her classmates (even the annoying ones) and their pets\u003cbr\u003e - Make sure everyone brings a present for her or they can't get into the party\u003cbr\u003e - Set up a secret VIP room for the Very Important Presents\u003cbr\u003e - Save Daddy from getting his arm and leg chopped off by the party clown \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCan Venus throw the party of the century--and protect Daddy's limbs? Or will Zion's first birthday turn into the biggest blowout out all time?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maisha Oso\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Atheneum Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.41h x 5.51w x 0.61d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781665969499\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026 pg. 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaisha Oso is the author of picture books \u003ci\u003eBuster the Bully\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Hair Is a Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBefore the Ships\u003c\/i\u003e, and the It's Almost Time For... series, as well as the Venus Washington chapter book series. She writes stories to empower, entertain, and encourage emotional intelligence in young children. A former strategy and analytics professional from New York City, Maisha is currently working in her most challenging role to date: a stay-at-home mom of three tiny humans. Visit her at MaishaOso.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCourtney Lovett has a BFA in visual arts and animation from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She works in different artistic disciplines, including illustration, character design, and animation. As a Black American and a native of the DC-Maryland-Virginia area, her work reflects her heritage and upbringing, focusing on perspectives that are often underrepresented or misrepresented in art and media. Visit her at CourtneyLovett.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Maisha Oso \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48552050786461,"sku":"9781665969499","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_ab9168fb-c6d5-4907-ae44-e4fbac28333e.jpg?v=1782828510","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/venus-washington-and-the-birthday-blowout-9781665969499","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}