Book Thoughts: The Happy Birthday Present (Heilbroner)

  • two brothers search for the perfect birthday gift for their mother
  • amusing, innocent & endearing
  • sweet, vintage illustrations

Type: picture book
Ages: 4-8
Author: Joan Heilbroner
Illustrator: Mary Chalmers

This story has that “small town” feel as the boys are free to roam and many shopkeepers are kind to them. What they end up gifting their mother is relatable to any parent. See if you can find a copy of this older but lovely book.

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