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Bear loves the moon so much that he wants to give him a birthday present. But he doesn't know when his birthday is or what to get him. So Bear goes to have a little chat with the moon
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Maxwell's Magic Mix-Up by Linda AshmanA faulty magician creates quite an uproar at a party when he turns the birthday girl into a rock and the guests into different animals.
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One Word from Sophia by Jim AverbeckWanting a pet giraffe for her birthday more than anything, exuberant little Sophia uses presentations, proposals and pie charts to negotiate with reluctant family members.
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Happy Birthday, Monster! by Scott BeckBen throws a surprise birthday party for his friend and fellow monster, Doris, complete with dancing, snacks, games, and presents, in a simple, sweet treat for Halloween, birthdays, or any time of year.
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A Birthday for Bear by Bonny BeckerBear does not like anything to do with birthdays, so on his birthday he decides to spend it alone cleaning his house, but his bright-eyed friend Mouse has other plans for the party-pooper.
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When Daddy Came to School by Julie BrillhartJake and his dad take a tour of Jake's school, share in Jake's school activities, paint one another's picture, and settle down for their naps--until Jake's dad begins to snore.
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Arthur's Birthday by Marc Tolon BrownTheir friends must decide which party to attend when Francine schedules her birthday party for the same day as Arthur's birthday party
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Little Badger's Just-About Birthday by Eve BuntingLittle Badger is looking forward to his big birthday party with Old Badger and all his friends, yet when he discovers that Crow, Chipmunk, and Woodchuck have their birthdays around the same time, Little Badger decides that he won't let that put a damper on his festivities.
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One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Jane CabreraA creative adaptation of the popular counting rhyme finds little Rabbit getting ready to help neighbor Mommy Hen prepare a yummy surprise for the little pigs’ birthday party, while four little chicks get into giggle-inducing mischief.
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Birthday at the Panda Palace by Stephanie CalmensonDuring Mouse's birthday celebration at the Panda Palace restaurant, all of her animal friends bring gifts, but the present she wants most seems to be missing.
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This Bear's Birthday by Alyssa Satin CapucilliResolved to prepare his birthday party all by himself, Bear dresses himself, picks apples, and makes peanut butter and honey sandwiches before accepting help with a few of his tasks, in a celebration of early independence.
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The Secret Birthday Message by Eric CarleA coded message sends Tim off on a thrilling treasure hunt through an underground tunnel and other spooky places, in a colorful board book that introduces pattern recognition, matching shapes, following instructions, and map-reading to preschoolers.
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Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake by Eileen ChristelowWaking up early to bake a cake for their mama's birthday, the five little monkeys not-so-quietly measure flour, crack eggs and mix other ingredients before popping their creation into the oven.
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Captain Beastlie's Pirate Party by Lucy CoatsCounting down the days until his birthday, Captain Beastlie, the dirtiest and smelliest pirate on the high seas, is caught by surprise by his long-suffering crew, who pop him into the bathtub on his special day and give him a brand-new pirate outfit to wear.
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It Was Supposed to be Sunny by Samantha CotterillDisappointed when her sunshine-themed birthday party is sent indoors by a surprise thunderstorm, a little girl on the autism spectrum struggles to maintain her optimism when another disaster upends her birthday cake.
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Click, Clack, Surprise! by Doreen Cronin
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Monster Cake by Rebecca DickinsonThree little monsters make a most unusual cake and prepare other perfectly horrible treats for their mother's birthday
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Crafty Chloe by Kelly S. DiPucchioWanting to use her craft skills to create a unique birthday present for her best friend, Chloe struggles with doubts that a homemade gift will be as good as a store-bought one and anticipates the special day with growing dread until a disaster compels her to use her creativity to save the birthday party.
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When's My Birthday? by Julie FoglianoIn this enthusiastic celebration of all things birthday, acclaimed author Julie Fogliano bring you the perfect birthday book! Join our excited narrator as she lists all the things that will make her birthday the BEST birthday.
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I Got You a Present! by Mike Erskine-KellieAn exuberant animal narrator recounts his haphazard search for the perfect birthday present to give the reader, from hand-knitted birthday socks and a 10-scoop ice-cream cone to a disappearing magic kit and an apple juice-fueled jet pack.
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A Birthday Cake is No Ordinary Cake by Debra FrasierA lyrical recipe using the changes in the natural world to explain to a child the time that passes between one birthday and the next also includes a recipe for a more traditional birthday cake.
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I Got a Chicken for My Birthday by Laura GehlA girl is disappointed when she receives a chicken as a birthday gift from her abuela, until she realizes the chicken is planning a bigger present for her special day.
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What's the Time, Mr. Wolf? by Debi GlioriStarting a busy daily routine that he has carefully scheduled, Mr. Wolf receives mail at 9 o'clock, goes shopping at noon and takes a nap at 4 o'clock, only to be given a surprise party at 6 o'clock by friends Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs, and the Cat and the Fiddle.
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Billy's Bucket by Kes GrayDespite his parents' protests, Billy wants nothing for his birthday but a very special bucket, and all goes well until the bucket is borrowed without his permission.
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The Best Birthday Ever! : By Me (Lana Kittie) by Charise Mericle HarperThough a birthday may come only once a year, Lana Kitty, the irrepressible little sister of Fashion Kitty, helps readers practice for their special day, in a guidebook that's loaded with charm and great advice for having the best birthday ever!
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A Birthday for Frances by Russell HobanFrances is jealous of her sister's birthday, but birthday spirit moves her to reluctantly give her coveted gift.
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A Present for Toot by Holly HobbieIt is Toot's birthday, and Puddle is determined to find the perfect present, and just when he is ready to give up, Puddle discovers that the best present is himself, in a charming tale of two friends who are different in many ways, but devoted to each other.
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A Little Fairy Magic by Julia HuberyPhoebe the mouse, wearing the fairy costume she received for her birthday, is eager to do the things a real fairy does and at first she has little success, but she surprises even herself when her little brother Sam's boat breaks.
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The Best Birthday Party Ever by Jennifer LaRue HugetA child plans an elaborate birthday party and eagerly counts the months, days, hours, and minutes before the celebration.
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Humphrey's Birthday by Sally HunterDonning his superhero suit--the best birthday present ever--for his birthday party, Humphrey feels a little shy when all of his guests arrive, but his mommy, daddy, and sister help him feel better with cake, singing, and lots of fun!
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Kipper's Birthday by Mick InkpenKipper diligently plans his birthday party by baking a cake and writing up invitations, but he delivers the invitations late, and his friends are unsure what day the party actually is.
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Every Cowgirl Needs a Horse by Rebecca JanniApplying imaginative western flair to all of her activities, aspiring cowgirl Nellie Sue cleans up her stuffed-animal sty (picks up her toys) and rounds up her friends for a birthday party before tackling the challenge of pretending that her new bicycle is really a horse.
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Big Red Lollipop by Rukhsana KhanForced to bring her little sister along to a birthday party, Rubina is mortified when her younger sibling demands to win every game and steals Rubina's red lollipop party favor.
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Happy Birdday, Tacky! by Helen LesterA special "hatch day" celebration for Tacky the Penguin finds his friends secretly preparing gifts, cake and surprise entertainment, all of which are challenged by a comedy of errors and saved by Tacky's flippity dance moves.
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Froggy's Birthday Wish by Jonathan LondonWhen his long-anticipated birthday arrives, Froggy is disappointed that his family and friends seem to have forgotten his special day.
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Snickerdoodle Takes the Cake by Ethan LongWaking before the rest of his family and discovering a note saying "Do Not Touch" beside one of his mother's famous cakes, Snickerdoodle becomes unable to resist temptation and attempts to bend the rules, triggering consequences that require a creative solution.
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Happy Birthday, Hamster by Cynthia LordA tale chock-full of fun rhymes and hilarious artwork about Hamster's favorite day: his birthday! But is it possible that Dog and his friends have forgotten all about it? Not a chance. Join them as they plan the best surprise birthday party ever!
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The Little Bitty Bakery by Leslie MuirWhen an elephant pastry chef works straight through her birthday with no time for birthday cake, some industrious mice make good use of her kitchen and bake a delicious surprise
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Bigfoot Does Not Like Birthday Parties by Eric OdeIn the town of Mossy Pockets, the residents throw a birthday party for reluctant Bigfoot. The party excitement builds until it all comes to a pie-smashing disaster. But in the end, Bigfoot loves it--because even though Bigfoot does not like birthday parties, Bigfoot loves a birthday mess!
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The Birthday Book by Todd ParrThe best-selling creator of Be Who You Are blends playfulness and sensitivity in an exploration of some of the many ways birthdays can be celebrated at any age, from dressing up and having a party to making wishes and accepting hugs.
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Happy Birthday, Bertie! by Marcus PfisterThe creator of Bertie at Bedtime and the Rainbow Fish series follows Bertie's friends and family as they celebrate his special day with balloons, a cake and plenty of presents.
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Happy Birthday, Bunny! by Elizabeth Garton ScanlonThe author of Caldecott Honor book All the World commemorates that most cherished of childhood events, a little one's birthday, through endearing illustrations and rhyming text.
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Happy Birthday to You! by Dr. SeussIn the picture book Happy Birthday to You!, Dr. Seuss has crafted the perfect celebration of the person you were born to be. When the Great Birthday Bird arrives to usher in your "Day of all Days," you can expect a colorful romp full of fantastical fun that is all about YOU!
With birthday festivities on every page, readers go on a journey that teaches them to celebrate being themselves—every single day of the year!
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How Many Sleeps 'til My Birthday? by Mark SperringWaking up excited because he thinks it is his birthday, bear cub Little Pip is informed by a party-planning Daddy Grizzle that there are three whole sleeps before his actual birthday, a duration Little Pip fears he will not be able to wait through patiently.
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Alicia's Happy Day by Meg StarrAlicia receives greetings from her Hispanic neighborhood as she walks to her birthday party.
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Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure by Kristina StephensonOnce upon a time, there was a dark forest, where monstrous trees groaned, terrible beasties moaned and wiggly woos waited to tickle your toes. Nobody went there until... Sir Charlie Stinkysocks, his good grey mare and his pet cat decide the time has come for a big adventure. But when he comes across the princess, he realises he's met his match.
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A Birthday for Cow! by Jan ThomasWhile trying to bake the world's best birthday cake for Cow, Pig and Mouse ignore Duck's nonsensical ramblings about turnips until they realize that Duck is actually on to something!
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Outstanding in the Rain by Frank VivaThe creator of the award-winning Along a Long Road depicts a little boy's birthday visit to Coney Island through a series of innovative custom die-cuts that appear to transform the story's words and pictures.
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I Love Birthdays by Anna WalkerOllie the zebra--the star of I Love Christmas and I Love My Dad--celebrates all the wonderful things he loves about his birthday, a day that's special just for him.
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