Happy Birthday, Hamster
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011

Happy Birthday, Hamster

Written by Cynthia Lord · Illustrated by Derek Anderson

Part of the Hot Rod Hamster series

Will Hamster's friends remember his birthday and plan a surprise?

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40 pages· 320L
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Bookroo's summary

Hamster eagerly anticipates his birthday, dreaming of cakes of every kind. But as the day unfolds, he wonders if his friends, including Dog, have forgotten. Little does he know, a delightful surprise party is in the works. Join the fun with whimsical rhymes and vibrant illustrations as Hamster discovers the joy of friendship and celebration. Will the surprise be everything he hoped for?

From the publisher

Hamster and Dog are back to celebrate Hamster’s birthday! Pink cake, blue cake, chocolate through-and-through cake.Short cake, tall cake, cannot-eat-it-all cake.WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE? Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson return with a tale chock-full of fun rhymes and hilarious artwork about Hamster’s favorite day: his birthday! But is it possible that Dog and his friends have forgotten all about it? Not a chance. Join them as they plan the best surprise birthday party ever!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
320L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.5
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
145350
Publication
Published
August 1, 2011
First published
May 1, 2011
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545255226
LCCN
2010018989

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