The Night Before My Birthday

Author: Natasha Wing
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698152050
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
The Night Before My Birthday captures all the excitement and anticipation that every child experiences in the lead-up to their special day. The decorations are up, the table is set, and the food is ready - but what happens when there is an ice cream emergency? Once again Natasha Wing has written a story that is sure to appeal to every child getting ready for a birthday. The book is told by and seen through the eyes of the birthday child, so it is gender neutral and a fun gift for any birthday girl or boy.

Birthday Stories

Author: Haruki Murakami
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0099481553
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
In this enviable gathering, Haruki Murakami has chosen for his party some of the very best short story writers of recent years, each with their own birthday experiences, each story a snapshot of life on a single day. Including stories by Russell Banks, Et

The Birthday Book

Author: Todd Parr
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780316506632
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn about all the wonderful ways to celebrate a birthday with beloved and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Todd Parr! With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores all the different things you can do on your birthday: a day that's all about you! From spending your birthday by yourself to having a big party, receiving presents to receiving hugs, this book is a lively, inclusive introduction to birthday celebrations for any family.

Birthday Surprises

Author: Johanna Hurwitz
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688152953
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
"This unique collection of short stories celebrates the creative power of imagination. At Hurwitz's invitation 10 well-known children's authors have written pieces based on a single premise: a young person finds an empty box among his or her birthday gifts. The enormously varied responses range in tone from amusing to heartwarmingly sad; all provide food for thought....An excellent surprise package."--School Library Journal.

The Birthday Box

Author: Leslie Patricelli
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763644498
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
An imaginative young child has a wonderful time playing with a box he receives for his birthday. On board pages.

Happy Birthday, the Cat

Author: Don Carroll
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1449448038
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
The tiny kitten sat alone in a window with a small sign that read "Looking for home. Will work for food." Finally, a nice couple gently picked her up and took her to live with them in their New York City apartment/photographer's studio. And, indeed, work for food she has. Happy Birthday, the Cat is a charming collection of illustrated tales by Birthday the cat. She tells about her adoption on her new owner's birthday, her trips to Central Park and Vermont, and her many photo shoots with other animals, such as parrots, ducks, and turtles. Throughout her stories of high adventure, the authors (and Birthday's owners), Don and Noriko Carroll, have lavishly illustrated the book with photos of their beloved cat. The combination makes for a compelling tale as told from the feline point of view. In picture after picture - Birthday drenched with water during her first bath, Birthday running from a mischievous parrot, Birthday with her beloved rolly ball held firmly in her mouth - the little cat entertains and delights with her sweet expressions and precious narrative. It's a book that's guaranteed to be a best-seller with cat lovers everywhere.

I Want Two Birthdays!

Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1849399034
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
The Little Princess wants to have two birthdays, just like the Queen, which means twice as many presents every year! When she realises how much fun two birthdays are, she decides she wants three, then four. But the more birthdays she has, the less special they are. Perhaps having one birthday a year isn't so boring after all...

The Secret Birthday Message

Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064430995
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : es
Pages : 36

Book Description
It is Tim's birthday. Instead of a package, Tim gets a mysterious letter -- written in code! Tim -- and the reader -- are off, following the clues. And at the end of the treasure hunt is a wonderful birthday surprise!

Happy Birthday Winnie

Author: Valerie Thomas
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192727374
Category : Winnie the Witch (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
It's Winnie's birthday and she's celebrating in style with a garden party. She uses all sorts of magic to invite the guests and transform her garden into the perfect party venue. There are presents to unwrap and games to play but then things start to go wrong when Winnie toots on the magictrumpet that cousin Cuthbert has given her. All her guests disappear! Winnie's party is suddenly in danger of being a rather bothersome occasion but, true to form, Winnie soon has everything back under control and she ends the party with a stunning edible surprise for all her guests to enjoy.

Your Birthday Was the Best!

Author: Maggie Hutchings
Publisher: Tundra Books
ISBN: 0735271623
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
The story of an eager cockroach who gate-crashes a birthday party -- with hilarious results. For fans of I Don't Want to Be a Frog. It’s your birthday, and little do you know that an unwelcome guest has joined in on the festivities. A friendly cockroach has snuck undetected into the house, and has proceeded to join in on all of your fun party games. You were so excited to finally spot him napping on top of your birthday cake, having eaten his fill, that you couldn’t help but scream! You think he’s gone when your dad sucks him up in the vacuum cleaner . . . but with a birthday party this good, he’s going to be nearly impossible to keep away! This laugh-out-loud picture book from bestselling author Maggie Hutchings and acclaimed illustrator Felicita Sala is the perfect birthday gift for young readers.