Platypus and the Birthday Party (Hardcover)

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PreSchool-The lovable star of Platypus and Platypus and the Lucky Day (both Harcourt, 2002) returns in another delightful adventure. Here, the enthusiastic animal decides to throw a birthday party for his favorite stuffed animal. Together, he and his friend Echidna prepare for the event, donning homemade birthday hats, making a cake, blowing up balloons, and building paper chains. When everything is finally ready, they realize that they have forgotten the guest of honor. Lively, watercolor and black-ink illustrations enhance the accessible story. The white backgrounds and simple lines keep the focus on the characters' antics. Although the plot is slight, children will enjoy this warmhearted tale of good friends sharing a special time.
Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CA
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Product Details Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books; 1 edition (September 1, 2003) Language: English ISBN-10: 0152047530 ISBN-13: 978-0152047535 Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.4 x 0.3 inches Shipping Weight: 12 ounces Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,531,340 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books; 1 edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152047530
• ISBN-13: 978-0152047535
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,531,340 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Let's Play!, February 20, 2006

By	poitzenlock (michigan) - See all my reviews

My 2 year-old daughter loves all of the platypus books by Chris Riddell. They have simple sentences that are easy to follow. I'd put the complexity of the text smack between Maisy (very simple) and Curious George (a little beyond her capabilities at this point). This book features your standard birthday party fare with cake-making, party-hat-wearing and balloons! A big hit around here.