"It's Karen's birthday! She can't wait for all those presents. Karen is even going to have two parties--one at Daddy's house and one at Mommy's. But what Karen really wants for her birthday is one big party and to celebrate the special day with her whole family together. Will Karen's birthday wish come true?"--Provided by publisher.

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

"How do you celebrate the day you joined the world? Find out whose party includes a horse race, which culture does a coming-of-age fire-ant ritual, and other wonderful ways birthdays are celebrated around the world"--Provided by publisher.

Percy Isaac Gifford shares birthday advice, from circling the day on the calendar to making wishes when blowing out birthday cake candles, reminding the reader that "growing is good."

Siblings Jack and Anna decide to surprise their father with cupcakes for his birthday, but when ingredients begin falling into the cupcake batter they have no idea how the treats will turn out.

Danny does not know what to give his mother for her birthday, so he asks many animals for their help.

Discusses how birthdays are celebrated in Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, and the United States. Includes instructions for making a craft, game, or recipe from each country.

"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.

A boy is pleasantly surprised that his friends remember his birthday.

"A young girl learns about (and celebrates) a different holiday for each day of the year as she counts down to her favorite day of all--her birthday"--Provided by publisher