Written and Illustrated by Patti Stren

“My Name is Molly.

Last week was my birthday. I asked for a real gorilla.

My mom got me a cat. Parents!

If my mom puts liver, peas, and brussels sprouts on my plate, I bargain for an incredible dessert.

When I grow up I’m going to be a veterinarian (but I refuse to treat worms), a scientific expert on aliens, and the president of Messages from Molly Sign Company.”