Mickey’s birthday is coming and his parents cannot figure out what to do when he tells them that he wants something big, strong, smooth, sweet, warm, funny, and long-lasting.
The Gift
Birthday
Seaside Dream
At a beachside birthday party, a young girl finds a way to give her grandmother the perfect present plus the courage to plan a trip to her home country, Cape Verde.
No Problem Kit
Mouse’s friends take turns putting together the pieces that come in a box as a birthday present; but, only Shrew, who takes the time to read the instructions, is able to build something that really works.
Thank You, Mama
Alice’s parents get her a parrot for her birthday.
Not Your Typical Dragon
When Crispin Blaze turns seven, he’s expected to breathe fire like all the other dragons. But instead of fire, he breathes a host of unusual things.
What’s the Time, Mr. Wolf?
Mr. Wolf’s day is packed, not only with his own activities and errands, but with such characters as three giggling pigs and a fiddling cat continually asking him what time it is, until, at last, it is bedtime.
The Perfect Present
Henry has the Perfect Pet– a duck called Spot– who thinks he’s found the Perfect Present for Henry’s birthday. But when the big day comes, Henry’s grandparents arrive with a Perfect Present of their own– a large, wobbling box with something inside that could change Henry and Spot’s friendship forever.
First introduced in Wanted: The Perfect Pet, Fiona Robertson’s irresistable dup returns in this touching friendship tale about never letting good friends go.
There’s Only One of Me!
A young girl describes her relationship to the various members of her family, including her stepfamily, as they all gather to celebrate her birthday.
The Slumber Party
Jane’s birthday sleepover is a night of games, a lost mouse, a croaking frog, a little sleep, and a lot of fun.
Where Does Thursday Go?
Bruno and Bert try to find out what happens to a special day after it is over.