Children excitedly discuss the details of their upcoming birthdays.

Mouse receives a perfect treat to help celebrate his birthday.

Bear is growing up and wants to prepare for his birthday party without help, but soon learns that some things are more fun to do with friends.

"Simple text and colorful photographs describe birthday traditions in different countries"--Provided by publisher.

"Will it be dreads or a twist out? Braids or a high-top fade? Joyous and vibrant, this captures perfectly the excitement of getting ready for a celebration, as well as showcasing a dazzling array of intricate hairstyles."--Amazon.

"In The First Christmas, Stephen Mitchell brings the Nativity story to vivid life as never before. A narrative that is only sketched out in two Gospels becomes fully realized here with nuanced characters and a setting that reflects the culture of the time. Mitchell has suffused the birth of Jesus with a sense of beauty that will delight and astonish readers. In this version, we see the world through the eyes of a Whitmanesque ox and a visionary donkey,...

Frances is jealous of her sister's birthday, but birthday spirit moves her to reluctantly give her coveted gift.

"Did you ever wish everyone would go away and leave you alone, and then, change your mind?" -- p.4 of cover.

When he just about gives up trying to find the right birthday gift for Toot in Pip's Pet Shop, Puddle needs to look no further because the special present finds him.