What People are Saying

 "It’s a buoyantly told tale, and the digitally enhanced pencil, watercolor, colored-pencil, and pastel illustrations featuring an all-animal cast capture the festive mood of a party where friends are in abundance and wishes always come true."

- The Horn Book

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"A treat that will make any birthday (or storytime) happier."

- Booklist

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"A gift of a book to open again and again."

- Kirkus

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"Lichtenheld’s exuberant mixed-media illustrations offer all the fun of a birthday fete, and images of cartoon critters partying in their own way fortify Ferry’s droll message that there are no intractable rules for celebration."

- Publishers Weekly

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"The story has a pervading sweetness, reminding grown-ups to cherish the days of birthday wishes and to celebrate the optimism and hopefulness of young children . . . a wonderful read-aloud for any time of year."

- School Library Journal