Elena is excited for her upcoming birthday, but worries her family will forget it--and her--after the recent birth of her baby sister. In Birthday Blues, Elena's older sister, Nina, helps her work through her feelings and realize how fun having a younger sister will be--just in time for a birthday surprise. This book can also be used to help students connect to prior knowledge and analyze characters.Elena is excited for her upcoming birthday, but worries her family will forget it--and her--after the recent birth of her baby sister. In Birthday Blues, Elena's older sister, Nina, helps her work through her feelings and realize how fun having a younger sister will be--just in time for a birthday surprise. This book can also be used to help students connect to prior knowledge and analyze characters.