The Birthday Box


Book Description

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




The Birthday Box: Book 1


Book Description

Finn is nine today. He is about to be given a special present by his Gran. He is hoping its the new flashy digital watch he had been telling Gran to get him. But instead, she gives him an empty old wooden box. 'Weird', thinks Finn. But Finn will soon discover, that this 'birthday box' will magically take him on an unexpected journey of discovery. It's going to be an exciting, surprising and unpredictable journey. And along the way Finn will come to recognise and appreciate the value of friendship, family and a lot about himself! Plus it will bring him closer to his wannabe best friend in school, Nia. An action packed and character driven story told over three books. At the heart of the book is the key friendship between a nine year old boy and a nine year old girl. It all starts here; Finn is nine today.




MEET BiRTHDAY


Book Description




Your Birthday Was the Best!


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.




The Maine Birthday Book


Book Description

A 52-page hardcover children's book celebrating the wildlife, geography and magic of Maine through the birthday stories and special wishes of animal friends, The Maine Birthday Book is from the imagination of Maine native, Tonya Shevenell, with watercolor illustrations by Laura Winslow.Birthday stories abound when a thoughtful chickadee asks his friends from all over Maine's woods, waterways and wilderness a special question: what do you wish for? Join Doodles, a puffin from Knox County; Socks, a black bear from Penobscot County; Chester, a snowshoe hare from Franklin County and the rest of the animal friends for a party to be enjoyed any day of the year.




The Crayon Box that Talked


Book Description

Yellow hates Red, so does Green, and no one likes Orange! Can these crayons quit arguing and learn to cooperate? Shane DeRolf's deceptively simple poem celebrates the creation of harmony through diversity. In combination with Michael Letzig's vibrant illustrations, young readers will understand that when we all work together, the results are much more colorful and interesting.




The Best Birthday Gift


Book Description

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Nana teaches Nate that the best birthday gift doesn't come in a box. Character concept: Fairness: Listen to others.




Birthday Surprises


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.




Otto P. Nudd


Book Description

Fans of The Tales of Despereaux, Pax, and Crenshaw will delight over this friendship story about a brash raven, a dutiful squirrel, and the human girl that brings them together. The perfect read for animal lovers. Otto P. Nudd: Tthe BEST bird in Ida Valley (at least according to him). While his buddies waste their days at the dump cracking jokes, Otto invents things with his human neighbor Old Man Bartleby in their workshop. Marla: The Competition. This protective mama-squirrel will swipe Otto's snacks from under his beak if it means another meal for her babies! Pippa: The girl who loves the birds in Ida Valley, and Otto most of all. But when Bartleby''s latest contraption lands him in danger, the whole neighborhood--kids and critters alike--will have to join forces to save their oldest friend! Author Emily Butler delivers a timeless friendship tale about a brash raven, a crafty squirrel, and the neighborhood that brings them together.




The Reindeer Dance


Book Description

In this interactive board book, with rhyming text, the reader is invited to dance and prance like a reindeer.