Sibling rivalry is a universal theme.  Rubina is invited to a birthday party and her younger sister, Sana, wants to go, too.  Being new to America, her mother does not understand the custom and insists Rubina takes her.  Sana is a brat and disrupts the party.  both girls were given a treat bag to take  home and Rubina saves her big, red lollipop for later.  Sana eats everything in her bag – as well as most of Rubina’s lollipop.  Mother takes Sana’s side and insists Rubina be nice to her sister.  One day, Sana brings home an invitation to a birthday party and the youngest sister, Maryam, wants to go.   Although tempted not to, Rubina convinces her mother to let Sana go alone.  When Sana returns, she offers Rubina a big, green lollipop as thanks.  Artist Sophie Blackall introduces a multicultural air by illustrating mother in traditional Arab clothing and designs.  Rukhsana Khan balances Rubina’s emotions and empathy as the family adjusts to combining culture and sisterly relationships.  This is an engaging story and could initiate many discussions on traditions, sibling rivalry, or immigrants, to name a few.