Jenny's Birthday Book
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1954

Jenny's Birthday Book

Written & illustrated by Esther Averill

A shy cat's birthday turns into an unforgettable adventure with friends.

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32 pages
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Jenny Linsky, a timid black cat from Greenwich Village, embarks on a birthday adventure with her brothers and quirky friends. As they gather gifts and hop into Pickles the Fire Cat's truck, they head to the park for a picnic and dancing. Will this shy cat find the courage to enjoy her special day? Join Jenny and her lively crew for a heartwarming celebration filled with surprises and new friendships.

From the publisher

It’s a big day for Jenny Linsky, the shy little black cat of Greenwich Village, when her brothers, Checkers and Edward, take her out for her birthday. They pick up her notorious friends along the way, including the twins Romulus and Remus, who have brought a special present, and Pickles, the Fire Cat, who gathers everyone into his red fire truck to take them to the park. There they will invite friends and strangers to share a picnic supper and dance the night away. Join Jenny and her friends in their romp around town in this beautiful birthday story! Ages 4 and up.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about birthdaysBooks about catsBooks about historyBooks about holidaysBooks about New York
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 30, 2005
First published
January 1, 1954
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781590171547

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