This truly lovely picture book describes a day when Anna Hibiscus is so happy she thinks she might burst. She quizzes various family members to discover how they deal with such moments and resolves to compose a special song which includes all their suggestions. Anna Hibiscus (episodes from whose life are chronicled elsewhere in a series of chapter books for independent readers) is the daughter of a Canadian mother and African father, living with her extended family in a bustling South African city. Lauren Tobia's illustrations are a perfect complement to the story, introducing a memorable character and conjuring up an affectionate portrait of family life in present-day Africa.