The Backwards Birthday Party

The Backwards Birthday Party
Author: Tom Chapin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2015-02-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442468009

Have a happy birthday—the backwards way! Full of fun and based on the hit song from Tom Chapin and John Forster, this is a celebratory birthday bash like no other. Put your clothes on inside out, heat up the ice cream, and hang on to your party hats—because everything’s out of whack at the backwards birthday party! From beloved, three-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Tom Chapin, four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Forster, and with stunning illustrations from Chuck Groenink comes the zaniest birthday party you’ll ever attend.

The Backwards Birthday Party

The Backwards Birthday Party
Author: Tom Chapin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2015-02-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442467983

Two of the letters in the title are printed backwards.

The Library Book

The Library Book
Author: Tom Chapin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481460927

Using the lyrics to Tom Chapin and Michael Mark's "The Library Song," this picture book celebrates the magic of reading and of libraries.

Otto's Backwards Day

Otto's Backwards Day
Author: Frank Cammuso
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2013-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1935179330

Someone stole Otto's birthday! To get his presents back, Otto needs to solve a slew of puzzles—but his greatest challenge comes at his journey's end. Kirkus Reviews declares this book "a snappy follow-up to Otto's Orange Day."

Bear's Birthday

Bear's Birthday
Author: Stella Blackstone
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2019-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1782859489

Join Bear as he celebrates his birthday in this latest addition to the bestselling Bear series. Help Bear count backwards from 10 to 0 and find out who is making his balloons disappear.

This Pretty Planet

This Pretty Planet
Author: Tom Chapin
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-11-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534445323

Based on the touching song “This Pretty Planet” by Tom Chapin and John Forster, this hopeful and whimsically illustrated picture book celebrates the pretty planet we call home. Winds blow. Tides flow. Shooting stars descend. Our lives begin, middle, and end on This pretty planet. From icy tundras to sandy beaches, lush forests to tall mountains, this exuberant picture book journeys around the globe and presents the natural wonders of the planet with a contagious sense of awe and whimsy. Young readers will get lost in the detailed illustrations as the narration serves as a gentle reminder of why we must care for and protect our pretty planet.

The Party for Papá Luis / Fiesta para Papá Luis

The Party for Papá Luis / Fiesta para Papá Luis
Author: Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2010-04-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1558856250

A cumulative tale in which Papâa Luis's family and friends make preparations for his birthday fiesta, complete with piänata, cake, and a clown.

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes
Author: Lenore Look
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2011-09-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375873694

There's nothing scarier than a birthday party in the third book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Alvin Ho, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything. For example, what could possibly be so scary about a birthday party? Let Alvin explain: • You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming. • You could get mistaken for the piñata. • You could eat too much cake. • You could throw up. So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party—a girl’s party—how will he ever survive? A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences—with a truly unforgettable character—from author Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham. “Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post

The Birthday Queen

The Birthday Queen
Author: Audrey Wood
Publisher: Blue Sky Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Birthdays
ISBN: 9780545414746

"The Birthday Queen is busy in the Birthday Palace, making everything perfect for your birthday, and it will be the best birthday party ever"--

The Birthday Girl

The Birthday Girl
Author: Jean Little
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2004-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1551432927

Nell has a wonderful birthday, so why does the next day have to be so awful? And where could her cat, Lady Jane Grey, have got to?