The Birthday Buddy
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$674
Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 2023

The Birthday Buddy

By Cindy Jin, Leticia Moreno (Illustrator)

Can you celebrate others when it's not your special day?

3.3/5 Goodreads · 21 ratings
24 pages
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When it's not your birthday, how do you handle watching others bask in the spotlight? This playful tale follows a child learning to be a supportive friend and sibling, even when the attention isn't on them. As presents are unwrapped and candles are blown out, discover the joy in celebrating others and the valuable lessons in sharing happiness. Will they find a way to enjoy the party without being the star? This story offers a fun and insightful look at embracing others' special moments.

From the publisher

A new kind of birthday story about how to be a good birthday buddy for friends and siblings, this board book helps little ones understand how to celebrate others…even when they don’t feel like it! Getting excited for your own birthday is easy. But what happens when it’s not your special day? Watching your friend or sibling open presents, blow out candles, and get all the attention is easier said than done. This delightfully silly story will teach fun and necessary lessons for kids who struggle with not being the center of attention on special days!

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Format
Board Book
Pages
24
Reading age
1–5
Audience
Board
Themes & topics
Books about birthdaysBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about holidaysBooks about familyBooks about social themes
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Book details

Publication
Published
August 1, 2023
Publisher
Little Simon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665935548

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