Get some ideas for your own party, or enjoy some birthday celebration stories, some silly, some not.

BABY & PRESCHOOL

Another Birthday
by Mary Engelbreit (Illustrator)
Birthdays are fun to remember and easy to love when Mary Engelbreit's frolicking friends and lively art provide the tender and thoughtful tributes. This birthday book takes the place of a birthday card for a special friend.(buy)

On the Day You Were Born
by Debra Frasier
Come across our round planet as the moon pulls, the tides rise, the rain falls, and then a baby is born. Join in Debra Frasier's celebration of our natural world as she extends a loving welcome to each member of our human family--including you.(buy)

Sheep in a Shop
by Nancy Shaw , illustrated by Margot Apple
This time those silly sheep want to buy a birthday present, but they don't have enough money. What will they swap for the present?(buy)

AGES 4-8

Alfie and the Birthday Surprise
by Shirley Hughes (Illustrator)
Alfie wants to cheer up his neighbor, Bob MacNally, whose old gray cat, Smoky, has died. Bob's birthday is coming up, but his daughter Maureen says he's so down he doesn't want any presents, not even cards. It's Alfie's idea to make a surprise party for him. Will Bob Mac Nally like Alfie's special present...a new kitten?(buy)

Arthur's Birthday
by Marc Tolon Brown
What will Authur and Muffy do when their birthday parties are scheduled at the same time?(buy)

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Birthday
by Stan & Jan Berenstain
Is there such a thing as too much birthday? Poor Sister is overwhelmed by her big, noisy sixth-birthday party. Her sympathetic parents help her realize the true importance of having a birthday in this humorous exercise in moderation for cubs--and parents.(buy)

A Birthday Basket for Tia
by Pat Mora, Cecily Lang (Illustrator)
On the morning of her great aunt's ninetieth birthday, irrepressible Cecilia collects items that remind her of Tia -- a favorite book, a special teacup, and a bowl they use to bake together -- to put in a birthday basket.(buy)

A Birthday for Frances
by Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban (Illustrator)
Jealous of Gloria's birthday, Frances is reluctant to part with the coveted birthday gift that she buys for her sister, in a newly illustrated version of the classic story.(buy)

Birthday Presents
by Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson (Illustrator)
A little girl is told about each of her birthdays from...her birth until she is six.... . Family history and memories combine in this book that's a work of love, a true present.(buy)

Bunny Cakes
by Rosemary Wells
Max makes an earthworm cake for Grandma's birthday and helps Ruby with her angel surprise cake. At the store, the grocer can't read all of the shopping list, until Max solves the problem by drawing a picture.(buy)

Carl's Birthday
by Alexandra Day
This is a picture book with beautiful artwork, continuing the adventures of Carl (a dog) and a toddler. Mom plans to surprise Carl with a party, and they are sent next door for a nap.But Carl and young Madeleine sneak back and peek at presents, add their own decorations, and taste the party punch, with Mom none the wiser, of course.(buy)

Happy Birthday, Moon
by Frank Asch
When a bear discovers that the moon shares his birthday, he buys the moon a beautiful hat as a present.(buy)

Happy Birthday to You!
by Dr. Seuss
Go on a fantastic journey to Katroo and join the Birthday Bird in celebrating your birthday. Amazing jungles, pools, food and pets await the lucky birthday child.(buy)

Junie B. Jones And That Meanie Jim's Birthday (Junie B. Jones Series #6)
by Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus (Illustrator)
That meanie Jim has invited everyone in Room Nine to his birthday party on Saturday -- except Junie B.! Should she have her own birthday party six months early and not invite Jim? Or should she move to It's a Small World After All in Disneyland?(buy)

Moira's Birthday
by Robert Munsch
Everyone is invited to Moria's birthday party - and it's quite an adventure.(buy)

Scruffy (I Can Read)
by Peggy Parish, Kelly Oechsli (Illustrator)
On a trip to the animal shelter to choose his birthday present, Todd realizes that choosing just one kitten isnít easy.(buy)

AGES 9-12

The Best Birthday Parties Ever!: A Kid's Do-It-Yourself Guide
by Kathy Ross, Sharon Lane Holm (Illustrator)
Twelve theme celebrations with pictures of the final products.(buy)

Birthday Magic
by James W. Baker, George Overlie (Illustrator)
Explains ten magic tricks revolving around a birthday theme.(buy)

Happy Birthday, Addy!: A Springtime Story (American Girls Collection Series: Addy #4)
by Connie Rose Porter, Dahl Taylor (Illustrator)
In the spring of 1865, Addy finds inspiration from a new friend and chooses a birthday for herself as she and her parents try to shape a new life of freedom in Philadelphia despite the racial prejudice they encounter throughout the city.(buy)

Happy Birthday, Felicity!: A Springtime Story (American Girls Collection Series: Felicity #4)
by Valerie Tripp, Dan Abdreasen (Illustrator)
As her tenth birthday approaches, Felicity is excited by her grandfather's visit, but she is also concerned about the growing tensions between the colonists and the British governor in Williamsburg.(buy)

Happy Birthday, Josefina!: A Springtime Story (American Girls Collection Series: Josefina #4)
by Valerie Tripp, Susan McAliley, Jean-Paul Tibbles (Illustrator)
Josefina hopes to become a "curandera" or healer like T'ia Magdalena, and she is tested just before her tenth birthday when a friend receives a potentially fatal snakebite.(buy)

Happy Birthday Kirsten!: A Springtime Story (American Girls Collection Series: Kirsten #4)
by Janet Beeler Shaw, Renee Graef (Illustrator) Keith Sceen
On a Minnesota farm in the mid 1800's, the hard working members of the Larson family find time to celebrate Kirsten's tenth birthday.(buy)

Happy Birthday, Molly!: A Springtime Story (American Girls Collection Series: Molly #4)
by Valerie Tripp, Jeanne Thieme (Editor) Nick Backes (Illustrator) Designed by Myland McRevey
When an English girl comes to stay at Molly's during World War II, she and Molly learn to bridge their differences and ultimately enjoy a wonderful, mutual birthday party.(buy)

Happy Birthday, Samantha!: A Springtime Story (American Girls Collection Series: Samantha #4)
by Susan S. Adler, Valerie Tripp Jeane Thieme (Editor) N. Niles (Illustrator) Designed by Myland McRevey, Jana Fothergill
When Samantha's tenth birthday party is spoiled by the boy next door, Aunt Cornelia and her young twin sisters try to ease Samantha's disappointment by inviting her and Grandmary to visit them in New York City.(buy)

PARENT HELPS

50 Fabulous Parties for Kids
by Linda Hetzer , illustrated by Meg Hartigan
Need some party ideas? Plenty of ideas here for all kinds of themed parties for different ages.(buy)

The Penny Whistle Birthday Party Book
by Meredith Brokaw, Annie Gilbar, and Jill Weber
Lots and lots of birthday party ideas to keep everyone happy, including the parents!(buy)

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