Happy Birthday Maisy ( Maisy Mini Book Series)

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1-These lift-the-flap, pull-the-tab books featuring the lovable mouse will surely fly off shelves. Happy Birthday shows Maisy on her special day, receiving cards (note: an envelope opens to reveal a small loose card), dressing for a party, playing games, and enjoying cake. Maisy at the Farm sets the mouse in motion as she rides a horse, drives a tractor, cleans the pigsty, and feeds baby lambs (the milk level in the bottle goes down with the pull of a tab). In both titles, simple illustrations done in primary colors with heavy black outlines add to the appeal. Good for storyhours.DeAnn Tabuchi, San Anselmo Public Library, CACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From Kirkus Reviews
Toddlers can gleefully participate in the festivities in this Maisy (Maisy Goes to Bed, 1990, etc.) adventure. Simple verse details the rituals surrounding a birthday; onlookers see Maisy receive cards in the mail, dress in her special outfit, play hide-and-seek, and, of course, enjoy a boisterous rendition of ``Happy Birthday.'' Incorporating the lyrics of the song into the text encourages children to sing the familiar tune while ``reading'' the story. Cousins's signature style is in full effect; bold colors leap off the white backgrounds, while sturdy pages with easily manipulated pull-tabs and flaps make this party toddler-proof. A merry little tale that celebrates children's universal love of birthdays. (Picture book. 2-4) -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.


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Someone very special has a birthday this month, and all her toddler friends are invited. You can bet that Maisy and pals will be playing games, blowing out candles, exchanging cards and presents, and, of course, singing Happy Birthday, Maisy. With just the pull of a tab or the flip of a flap, little ones are welcome to join the party!


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