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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1998 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
Birthday Happy, Contrary Mary
Written & 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.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 15 ratings
24 pages· 259 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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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
- ~348L
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The fine print
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
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