Peter wants to invite Amy to his birthday party but he wants it to be a surprise.

Each of three young brothers works hard to earn his share of the money needed to buy a special birthday present for their mother.

Elmer the patchwork elephant and his cousin Wilbur investigate a distant noise and see their friend Super El rescue Old, a pink elephant whose 100th birthday celebration caused an earthquake.

Mr. Rabbit helps a little girl find a colorful present for her mother's birthday.

"Every child in the world has a birthday. But how children celebrate this occasion depends on where they live. In this latest addition to the Around the World series, award-winning author Margriet Ruurs explores the fascinating ways that children experience birthdays. You'll meet fourteen kids from different countries, each celebrating a birthday according to their local traditions. Bram from Belgium never gets to sleep in on his birthday - his family...

When he doesn't know what to give his mother for her birthday, a small boy asks all the animals for advice.

Who took Kitty's presents? Why are Kitty's friends so bizarre? Readers will laugh out loud at Kitty's feline mood swings, and they'll be touched by the heartwarming visit from a surprise guest. Who doesn't love cake and presents and party games? Bad Kitty, of course.

Carl the rottweiler and the toddler in his care watch the preparation for Carl's surprise birthday party.

"In this counting picture book it's the little Pigs' birthday; and Rabbit, Little Chicks, and Mommy Hen prepare a yummy surprise. All are waiting for the party to begin, but where can those naughty Little Chicks be? Young children will have fun aplenty as they count from 1 to 20 in this cheerful singalong nursery rhyme awash with Cabrera's vibrant art."--