The Night Before My Birthday
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Night Before My Birthday

Written by Natasha Wing · Illustrated by Amy Wummer

Part of the The Night Before series

A child's birthday excitement faces an unexpected ice cream crisis. Can the celebration be saved?

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 141 ratings
32 pages· 426 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~280L
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Bookroo's summary

On the eve of their birthday, a child is buzzing with excitement, helping prepare for the big day. But when an ice cream emergency strikes, will it ruin the celebration or add to the adventure? With rhyming text and a playful twist on a classic tale, this story captures the joy and anticipation of a birthday countdown. Join the birthday child as they navigate this unexpected challenge, ensuring the party goes on. Perfect for any child eagerly awaiting their special day.

From the publisher

In rhyming text based on “The Night Before Christmas,” a child is filled with excitement and anticipation while helping with preparations for the next day’s birthday party, and even an ice cream emergency cannot spoil the day.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
426
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~280L
Themes & topics
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Stories behind the story

What is your favorite thing about The Night Before My Birthday?

I like how the illustrator didn't show the sex of the birthday child so any child could see themselves having a birthday party. By Natasha Wing (author)

What was the hardest part about creating The Night Before My Birthday?

Not using he or she in the text. By Natasha Wing (author)

What part of creating The Night Before My Birthday did you most enjoy?

I enjoyed figuring out what the mishap would be. By Natasha Wing (author)

What readers & critics say

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5.0

“This is a cute spin on The Night Before Christmas story. It has great rhyming and is a fun one for birthday time!”

Mom of Boys

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
165271
Publication
Published
January 1, 2014
First published
January 16, 2014
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448480008
LCCN
2013043977

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