<DIV>Evan the skunk knocks on all his friends' doors to invite them to his birthday party. Pip the porcupine sets out to find the perfect present for his friend. But nothing seems quite right -- not an empty mailbox, nor a ball, or an apple tree (even if it were portable), not a rusty bucket, not a slippery goldfish, and never new clothes. Then Pip remembers something Evan once said to him. He's sure Evan will be surprised and, he hopes, pleased by his most unusual idea. Charming color paintings illustrate the text.</div>