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The Birthday Boys

Author : Beryl Bainbridge

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 120 pages

File Size : 49,12 MB

Release : 2010-08-26

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0748125256

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A brilliantly realized evocation of the thoughts and voices of Captain Scott and the four men with him, who suffered extraordinary hardships before finally dying during their 1912 attempt to be the first to reach the South Pole. 'Bainbridge's account of the horribly familiar story is both fresh and sure-footed. The power of her imagination, her clarity of expression and mastery of language are more striking than anything else I have read this year' Jane Shilling, Sunday Telegraph The Birthday Boys is one of Beryl Bainbridge's most acclaimed novels, telling the story of Scott's doomed expedition through the voices of five men on the voyage. As Scott, Petty Officer Taff Evans, ship's doctor Dr Edward Wilson, Lieutenant Henry Bowers and Captain Lawrence Oates step forward for their place in the narrative, the reader is gripped by the the characters themselves alongside the vividly evoked period.



Birthday Boy

Author : David Baddiel

Publisher : HarperCollins UK

Page : 217 pages

File Size : 24,92 MB

Release : 2017-09-07

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0008200491

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A hilarious rollercoaster ride of pure entertainment for 9+ readers everywhere, Birthday Boy is the new Baddiel Blockbuster: featuring David’s inimitable and award-winning combination of wish-fulfilment, heart and hilarity, all brought to life by regular collaborator Jim Field’s witty, stylish illustrations.



Happy Birthday Una - The Big Birthday Activity Book

Author : BirthdayDr

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 106 pages

File Size : 30,4 MB

Release : 2018-10-14

Category :

ISBN : 9781727833690

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Happy Birthday Una is a personalized kids activity book, it includes personalized crosswords, word searches, number puzzles, jokes, drawing and coloring >It is suitable for children between 6-11 years old It is the perfect birthday present for Una, and is a great keepsake for parents to remember their child's early years and birthdays This personalized book is available for other names also This is a great gift for children and an amazing keepsake for parents Happy Birthday Una



Curious George and the Birthday Surprise

Author : H. A. Rey

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 47,3 MB

Release : 2003-09-22

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0547342179

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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.



The Birthday Ball

Author : Lois Lowry

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 197 pages

File Size : 26,46 MB

Release : 2010-04-12

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0547488246

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Princess Patricia Priscilla is bored with her royal life and the excitement surrounding her sixteenth birthday ball. Doomed to endure courtship by three grotesquely unappealing noblemen, she escapes her fate—for a week. Disguised as a peasant, she attends the village school as the smart new girl, “Pat,” and attracts friends and the attention of the handsome schoolmaster. Disgusting suitors, lovable peasants, and the clueless king and queen collide at the ball, where Princess Patricia Priscilla calls the shots. What began as a cure for boredom becomes a chance for Princess Patricia Priscilla to break the rules and marry the man she loves.



The Birthday Book

Author : Todd Parr

Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 36,54 MB

Release : 2020-04-14

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9780316506632

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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.



Happy Birthday Jacob

Author : BirthdayDr

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 110 pages

File Size : 48,46 MB

Release : 2017-11-04

Category :

ISBN : 9781979478762

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Book Description

Happy Birthday Jacob is a personalized kids activity book for Jacob, it includes crosswords, word searches, number puzzles, drawing and coloring and more. It is suitable for children between 6-11 years old. It is the perfect birthday present for Jacob, and is a great keepsake for parents to remember their child's early years and birthdays. This personalized book is available for other names also Happy Birthday Jacob is a personalized kids activity book for Jacob, it includes crosswords, word searches, number puzzles, drawing and coloring It is suitable for children between 6-11 years old It is the perfect birthday present for Jacob, and is a great keepsake for parents to remember their child's early years and birthdays This personalized book is available for other names also This is a great gift for children and an amazing keepsake for parents



Happy Birthday to Me!

Author : Channah Lieberman

Publisher : Hachai Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 19,98 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9781929628315

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Book Description

The thrill of becoming another year older, being surrounded by family and friends, enjoying goodies and presents and fun makes all boys and girls look forward to their birthdays! But how can a birthday party be a true Jewish celebration?Happy Birthday to Me! a book available in a pink version for girls and blue one for boys, explores what happens when a child wants to include mitzvos and learning as the central part of their special day.When Levi/Leah... thinks that everyone in their family has forgotten their birthday, he/she sets out to make a wonderful mitzvah party all alone. But just when everything seems to be going so well, some unexpected problems lead to a wonderful surprise!Colorful action-packed illustrations and bouncy rhymes make Happy Birthday to Me! the perfect birthday present that can be enjoyed long after the party is over.



The Birthday Party

Author : Mandy Stanley

Publisher : HarperCollins UK

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 44,37 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0007184093

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Book Description

Dreams come true with Lettice Rabbit! Lettice comes to the rescue at a birthday party in this enchanting picture book - perfect for little girls who love pink! Over a million Lettice books sold. Lettice Rabbit is having a lovely time at a birthday picnic. But then it starts to rain. The party is going to be ruined... unless Lettice knows a truly magical place, where birthday wishes can come true?



My Birthday Cake

Author : Olivia George

Publisher : Children's Press(CT)

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 10,15 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Cake

ISBN : 9780516252766

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Book Description

Young children wil love larning to read with these storybooks. Once they can recognize and identify the words used to tell each story, the will be able to successfully read on their own. Features a word list.