Birthday Happy, Contrary Mary
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1998 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Birthday Happy, Contrary Mary

Written and illustrated by Anita Jeram

Part of the The Giggle Club series

A contrary mouse's birthday turns chaotic until her dad finds a way to make her smile.

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24 pages· 259 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~350L
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Bookroo's summary

Contrary Mary, a little mouse, finds herself in a muddle on her birthday, unable to express joy as everyone sings to her. Her words are all mixed up, leaving her frustrated. But when her father steps in with a clever plan, will he manage to turn her frown upside down? Join Mary on her birthday adventure filled with unexpected twists and a heartwarming solution that promises laughter and joy. Discover how a father's love can transform a contrary day into a delightful celebration.

From the publisher

From the illustrator of Guess How Much I Love You, a second engagement for Anita Jeram’s spunky mouse, whose Birthday Happy is hilarious fun for young readers.

At a glance
Format
Pages
24
Words
259
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~350L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
21194
Publication
Published
April 1, 1998
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763604561
LCCN
97020615
OCLC
36930731

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