{"product_id":"how-to-have-a-birthday-hardcover","title":"How to Have a Birthday - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Lyn Ray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCindy Derby\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoyful and utterly unique, this vibrant picture book celebrates the best birthday gift of all: a whole day that is yours to unwrap.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWise and infinitely cozy, Mary Lyn Ray's simple text and Cindy Derby's fluid, playful illustrations invite readers of all ages to view that most extraordinary of ordinary days in a simple but festive new light, as if for the first time. What makes birthdays special?\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eWhether you are turning three or one hundred and three, whether you are feted by others or sing yourself happy, the anticipation and surprise of the day you were born never fail to deliver \"that shivery feeling that belongs only to a birthday.\" An ideal gift for new and expectant parents, for children marking a birthday or attending their first party--for everyone who was ever born  This exuberant celebration in words and pictures will leave you feeling a warm connection to the cycle of life and growth.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Lyn Ray\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe House of Grass and Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by E. B. Goodale; the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eStars\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Marla Frazee;\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand several other distinguished picture books. She lives in New Hampshire. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCindy Derby \u003c\/b\u003eis the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eTwo Many Birds \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHow to Walk Like an Ant\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Boy and the Gorilla\u003c\/i\u003e by Jackie Azúa Kramer, \u003ci\u003eOutside In\u003c\/i\u003e by Deborah Underwood, and other acclaimed picture books. She lives in San Francisco.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.9 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 14, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767944085792,"sku":"9781536207415","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1d64d5928e00aafcc973399eb16d76d0.webp?v=1780321117","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/how-to-have-a-birthday-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}