The Birthday Surprise (Readaloud)


Book Description

On Grace’s birthday she got a big surprise. Her mother and father gave her a card with a string tied onto it. They told her to follow the string to find her birthday present. Can you guess where she went? What do you think she found at the end of the string?




Curious George and the Birthday Surprise


Book Description

When the man with the yellow hat tells George that he is planning a surprise, of course George is curious. Before long George finds a hat, noisemakers, decorations, and games. It must be a birthday! But whose birthday is it? That’s the surprise! This paperback edition now includes a maze and a birthday vocabulary seek-and-find.




Mater's Birthday Surprise (Disney/Pixar Cars)


Book Description

Mater thinks all his friends in Radiator Springs have forgotten his birthday—until they throw him the best surprise party ever! This Step 2 reader starring Lightning McQueen, Mater, and the rest of the cars from Disney/Pixar Cars and Cars 2 will make a perfect birthday gift for children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.




Big Brown Bear's Birthday Surprise


Book Description

An excited Bear mistakenly believes that Rat has given him a boat for his birthday.




Belle & Boo and the Birthday Surprise


Book Description

Enter the charming world of Belle and Boo, a bob-haired little girl and her adorable bunny friend. Follow the adventures of this curious pair as they enjoy the simple pleasures of childhood, drawing us into a magical world of imagination and discovery. Today is an extra-special day - it's someone's birthday! Belle and Boo know just how to get ready for birthdays - they make a card, bake a cake and blow up balloons. But whose birthday could it be? And what is the special surprise that Belle has planned? This beautiful book with vintage-inspired illustrations is perfect for fans of Beatrix Potter, Winnie the Pooh and Milly-Molly-Mandy.




Freddie's Birthday Surprise


Book Description

Freddie thinks everyone has forgotten his birthday.




Thato's Birthday Surprise


Book Description

It is one week until Thato’s Birthday. His mama tells him he will have a big surprise. What will it be?




Batman's Birthday Surprise! (DC Super Friends)


Book Description

With Gotham City celebrating Batman's birthday, the villains attempt to take advantage and go on a crime spree, but the other Super Friends are in town for the party and spoil the evil-doer's plans.




Lidia's Family Kitchen: Nonna's Birthday Surprise


Book Description

It's Nonna Mima's birthday, and Nonna Lidia and her grandkids are determined to throw her a surprise feast! While planning the evening's menu, Nonna Lidia shares her memories of growing up on the farm during each season of the year, gardening her own fruits and vegetables, and being surrounded by animals of all kinds. After a trip to the farmers' market, Lidia and the kids prepare a pasta primavera, perfect for a family celebration! Renée Graef's warm, heartfelt illustrations capture Lidia Bastianich's love for her family and the food that they share. Included are eighteen recipes that emphasize the ingredients abundant during each season and the use of leftover ingredients, while "Kids Can" suggestions note ways that kids can participate in the making of the meals. Whether you are looking for an intergenerational family story or are a fan of America's favorite Italian chef, Nonna's Birthday Surprise delivers a savory treat.




Alfie and the Birthday Surprise


Book Description

Originally published: London: Bodley Head, 1997.