birthdays

A child counts down to a birthday party that does not go exactly as planned.

Agent Lion goes in search for Petunia's missing birthday party.

Fifth-grader Kate tries to do it all when she promises a cake for her brother's birthday party and stages a rocket launch for her chemistry club.

Victoria Torres has always had a family birthday party that she shares with her beloved grandmother, but this year she is so impressed by her classmate's birthday party at GlamaRama, the mall's newest spa store, that she decides that she wants to celebrate her twelfth birthday there--and her mother refuses to do both.

Froggie is so excited about celebrating Grandpa's birthday that he does not want the day to end.

"What do you do if your best friend lives in another city and the adults can't keep their promises about when you'll see her? You have to sort it out for yourself! Dani's father is away and Dani is staying with her grandparents. When she is invited to Ella's party, she thinks of the world's best gift for the world's best friend: she, Dani, will be the present! Her grandmother agrees if she's brave enough to take the train alone. So Dani sets out on a journey all by herself"--Provided by publisher.

The Great Big Poop Party is writer Samantha Berger and illustrator Manny Galan's hilarious picture book about a little boy who wants a special theme for his birthday party, and the poop-centric silliness that ensues. Julian's birthday is fast approaching. For his party, his parents promise he can have any theme he wants. Maybe superheroes or skateboards? Dinosaurs or dogs? But Julian has another idea. He wants a poop party. With his family's help, Julian throws the biggest, brownest, most creative poop party ever!.

With his mom overdue from an expedition, Nick doesn't expect much for his birthday. Then his dad surprises him with a robot named Bob. Nick and Bob venture outside, but they're separated and get lost in the forbidden world. Will Nick discover what happened to his mom, or will he be lost forever? The ending is Up2U.

"A young boy celebrates his birthday and receives a pet dragon as a gift. The two play and become the best of friends. Completely re-illustrated from original edition. Includes reading activities and a word list"--Provided by publisher.

Presents step-by-step instructions for birthday gift craft projects, including a picture frame, standing monogram, clay nameplate, and stenciled T-shirt.