"It's bad enough Ian Barker has to spend his twelfth birthday with his sister and their two annoying cousins. The four of them can't ever hang out without getting into trouble. Vinnie and Jonny always want to play with Ian's stuff. They take extra turns and break everything they touch. Even Ian's new birthday presents are up for grabs. But when Ian gets a Slappy dummy from his dad, things go from bad to worse. When Slappy's in charge, you don't fight...

Children excitedly discuss the details of their upcoming birthdays.

When Molly plans a birthday surprise, a moose gets in the way! Can Molly's quick thinking save the day?

It's Beckett's birthday, and Henry and Summer are throwing him a surprise party. But no matter how hard they try, it seems like things just keep going wrong on Beckett's special day!

Tomorrow is Raymond's birthday, and while it seems to him that time is barely moving, his parents assure him that if he finds something fun to do, time will fly.

"Olivia is planning a birthday party for William. She wants everything to be perfect, but picking a present is harder than she thought. Come along with Olivia as she discovers what her baby brother loves the most!"--

Simple text and illustrations introduce what children do at a birthday party.

Expecting a dog for her birthday, a girl is upset and furious when she gets a tortoise instead, but soon learns that even a tortoise can be a good pet.

It's Froggy's birthday, but no one has remembered. His parents don't seem to realize it's his special day, and none of his friends are at home to wish him a happy birthday. Will Froggy celebrate his birthday all alone? Has everyone really forgotten? --Provided by publisher.

Annie and her pet rabbit, Snowball, invite Henry and Mudge to a dress-up birthday party, but there is some confusion about what the guests are supposed to wear.