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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
The Night Before My Birthday
By Natasha Wing, Amy Wummer (Illustrator)
Part of the The Night Before series
A child's birthday excitement faces an unexpected ice cream crisis. Can the celebration be saved?
32 pages· 426 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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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
- ~281L
Inside the book
A peek between the covers
Good to know
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
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
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
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
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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