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After Rosemary mistakenly believes her birthday has been overlooked, she withdraws into a sulky mood that spreads to both her home life and school activities. As the day unfolds, she discovers the importance of being considerate toward others, especially on birthdays, and the value of genuine friendship in a school setting.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Barbara Bottner
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