How to Have a Birthday

Written by Mary Lyn Ray · Illustrated by Cindy Derby

Discover the magic of a day that's all yours to unwrap.

3.8 Goodreads · 170 ratings

32 pages· ~500L

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Bookroo's summary

Experience the wonder of a birthday through vibrant illustrations and simple text that capture the joy of a day uniquely yours. Whether you're three or one hundred and three, the anticipation and surprise of your special day bring a unique thrill. This picture book invites readers to see birthdays in a new light, celebrating the cycle of life and growth. Perfect for new parents, children, or anyone who cherishes the magic of their birth anniversary, this story promises a warm connection to life's extraordinary moments.

From the publisher

Joyful and utterly unique, this vibrant picture book celebrates the best birthday gift of all: a whole day that is yours to unwrap. Wise and infinitely cozy, Mary Lyn Ray’s simple text and Cindy Derby’s fluid, playful illustrations invite readers of all ages to view that most extraordinary of ordinary days in a simple but festive new light, as if for the first time. What makes birthdays special? Whether you are turning three or one hundred and three, whether you are feted by others or sing yourself happy, the anticipation and surprise of the day you were born never fail to deliver “that shivery feeling that belongs only to a birthday.” An ideal gift for new and expectant parents, for children marking a birthday or attending their first party–for everyone who was ever born! This exuberant celebration in words and pictures will leave you feeling a warm connection to the cycle of life and growth.

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