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- a birthday boy’s excitement is palpable!
- Todd learns a lot on his visit to the animal shelter
(including the topic of spaying/neutering) - convo points: making wishes on birthday candle, animals being put to sleep
- happy ending
Type: picture book
Ages: 4-8
Author: Peggy Parish
Illustrator: Kelly Oechsli
The only negative aspect of this book is the slight pushing of the “animal control” agenda. Personally, it wasn’t a big deal to us and the rest of the whole book is animated and fun!
