Peter only wants milk, Lucy insists on pink lemonade, and Jack is stuck on applesauce. Each new addition to the Peters clan brings another demand for a special dish. Mrs. Peters, loving mother that she is, does her best to fulfill each new request but the preparations get to be exhausting. It isn't until her birthday arrives that an unexpected present from her seven youngsters solves her problem and surprises them all. Marla Frazee's lively and detailed drawings of the Peters household add to the fun. -- Author's website. Seven fussy eaters find a way to surprise their mother.