Books like The birthday party by Helen Oxenbury
In this charming picture book, a young girl thoughtfully picks a gift for a friend’s birthday. The story follows her warm, everyday struggle to let go of the present and share it with her friend, illustrating the joy and tenderness of friendship and generosity.
First publish date: December 3, 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Helen Oxenbury
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