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Name: Happy Birthday, Moon
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Frank Asch

When a bear discovers that the moon shares his birthday, he buys the moon a beautiful hat as a present. The two celebrate together in a heartwarming tale that celebrates the power of friendship and the joy of birthdays.

First publish date: 1982

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Frank Asch

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