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By Jessica Young
New York: Acorn, 2021. Easy Reader.

Best friends Ruby, Iris, and Pip, together with their teacher, Miss Goldwing, set out on a field trip to the Full Moon Fest, following the magic path that appears when the full moon shines on Moon Lake--and once there they find plenty of games, snacks, and dancing. --Editor

By C.L. Reid
North Mankato, MN: Picture Window Books, 2021. Easy Reader.

Eight-year-old Emma is excited about her best friend Izzie's birthday party, but she is also a little worried because she is deaf and communicates through sign language, and her cochlear implant does not work well in noisy crowds. --Editor

By Frank Berrios
New York: Random House, 2021. Easy Reader.

Waffles and Mochi's friend Kennedy loves all kinds of pickled food. But when they try to get pickles for her birthday party, Waffles and Mochi learn that pickles aren't made quickly. --Editor

Written by Amy Duchene & Elisa Parhad
Illustrated by Anne Bentley
Petaluma, CA: Cameron Kids, 2022. Picture Book.

With swimsuits, splashes, and cannonballs, time in the pool means fun for all! --Editor

By Brian Wildsmith
New York: Star Bright Books, 2006. Picture Book.

Although he is hungry, Python tries to prove his goodwill by throwing a party for all the jungle animals. --Editor

By Clare Foges & Al Murphy
London: Faber and Faber Limited, 2020. Picture Book.

Woodstock with veg! The vegetables start waking up, they stretch and rise and shine - They set up lots of stages, 'Cos it's VEGGIE PARTY time! Mud, rain, vegetables a winning combination. --Editor

By Annie Bach
New York: Sterling Children's Books, 2014. Picture Book.

Monster and his friends celebrate at a birthday party. --Editor

By Francesca Pirrone
New York: Clavis Publishing, 2022. Picture Book.

This joyful story about sharing, friendship and creative thinking follows Piggy as he hosts his big birthday bash, but when he discovers the food is gone before he can have some, his friends make sure he has a full belly! --Editor

By Rosemary Wells
New York: Viking, 2001. Picture Book.

Max and his big sister Ruby disagree about which of their toys to invite to Grandma's birthday party. --Editor

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