7 Fantastic Birthday Books

Birthday books are fun ways to get your children excited about their birthdays…and reading in general. If one of your little ‘uns has a birthday coming up, review the following books and perhaps select one or two for pre-bedtime reading:

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Big Birthday

Big Birthday by Kate Hosford is a lovely story about a young girl tired of standard birthday parties. She decides to throw herself a birthday party on the moon, which is a great time until it’s necessary to light the birthday candles! This fun, rhyming story is a wonderful book for young readers.

A Birthday For Frances

A Birthday For Frances by Russell Hoban is a beloved children’s classic about a young badger who is jealous that it’s her little sister Gloria’s birthday. Frances wishes it was her birthday instead, and considers keeping the birthday candy she bought her little sis for herself. Love and generosity eventually win over in this charming tale.

Birthday Bugs

Birthday Bugs by David A. Carter is a delightful pop-up book all about bugs and surprises. It’s a fantastic hands-on book for younglings, as it features a wearable birthday hat as well as candles that may be added to the pop-up “cake.”

Happy Birthday, Bunny!

Happy Birthday, Bunny! by Liz Garton Scanlon and Stephanie Graegin concerns Bunny’s birthday. It’s the rabbit’s big day and all of her family and friends have come to celebrate with her. The sweet, simple story goes through the many ways Bunny’s birthday is special.

A Piece of Cake

A Piece of Cake by LeUyen Pham tells the birthday story of Mouse and Little Bird. It’s Little Bird’s birthday, and Mouse has made a cake just for the occasion. On the way to deliver the cake Mouse stops and tastes the sweet treat with Chicken, Cow, Beaver, and Bear. Will Mouse run out of cake? What will Little Bird think if he does? This is a fantastic cause-and-effect story.

Carl’s Birthday

Carl’s Birthday by Alexandra Day involves Carl’s mom working extra hard to ensure his special day is perfect. Carl tries to find out her plans as she works, resulting in plenty of birthday fun. The book is ideal if your family includes a four-legged friend, as Carl is a rottweiler!

A Little House Birthday

A Little House Birthday by Laura Ingalls Wilder is a great choice if your family are fans of the Little House books. The story revolves around Laura’s special birthday party in the family’s little house in the big woods.