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Happy Birthday, Dear Duck is a playful children’s story written in rhyme, following duck who receives charming gifts from his animal friends on his special day. Each present delights the duck, yet they all end up in the water and can’t be used away from it. The narrative builds to a joyful resolution when the duck receives his last gift, which solves the problem and allows him to celebrate fully. The book blends gentle humor with rhythmic language that encourages young readers to follow along, while the theme of friendship and problem‑solving shines through the duck’s birthday adventure.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Eve Bunting
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