Helped by her father, a young girl prepares a flower garden as a birthday surprise for her mother.

"The most important rule is #1: It must be your birthday. After that's been established, a crew of hilarious animals help picture book pros Tom Lichtenheld and Beth Ferry take readers through a joyous romp that covers the most important elements of every year's most essential holiday, including singing; closing your eyes and making a wish; blowing out candles on a cake, then settling into bed and dreaming of your wish coming true." --

Henry and his big dog Mudge celebrate Henry's birthday with a piñata, a lively birthday party, and a cake shaped like a fish tank, making May first the best day ever.

Honey Bear's friends prepare for her beach birthday party by buying new bathing suits, picking out presents, and heading to the shore ready to have some fun.

The fairies and elves celebrate the fairy queen's birthday in a wonderful and delightful way.