English version of the originally Ukrainian book. Pinpin always waits for his birthday with excitement. For him it’s the best day of the year. He’ll have balloons, a cake and guests. Just the way he likes it. When the day finally comes, everything gets turned upside down. Sneak peek of the same book in English: https://www.smakprov.se/smakprov/?isbn=9789198421965&partner=smakprov This picturebook is designed to be read aloud on holidays and weekdays. And also on the best days of the year: birthdays! This book is also published in Swedish, in Ukrainian and in Russian languages. Authors: Oksana Lushchevska is a Ukrainian writer and translator. She is the author of 30 children’s and young adult books. Her books were included into the White Raven Catalogue and shortlisted for BBC Children’s Book Award. Tania Goryushina is an Ukrainian-Swedish artist born in Kyiv, who now lives and works in Stockholm. She works on art projects, book illustrations, teaching art, and winning competitions to decorate public spaces. Tyanachu is an artist-run company based in Stockholm with a focus on creation and publication of children picturebooks. Published books: "Varför ingen klappar igelkotten", "Igelkotten och presentmysteriet", "Den första resan", "Årets bästa dagar".