Maisy’’s Surprise Birthday Party

　　Maisy has gotten up very early because today is her birthday, and she is excited. But there’s no mail!

　　Did everyone forget? And why is Charley’s house so dark and quiet? Surprise! Every small child who has ever felt the thrill (or trepidation) of birthday anticipation will want an invitation to this fete full of games, treats, cards, presents, and, of course, Maisy’s good friends.

　　Best of all is a big birthday cake with candles to blow out while making a wish! This First Experiences story is sure to make birthday surprises a welcome adventure for both seasoned partiers and first-time celebrants.

Lucy Cousins is the creator of the beloved Maisy series. She is also the author-illustrator of the widely acclaimed Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales, a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year, as well as I’m the Best; Hooray for Fish!; Hooray for Birds!; Splish, Splash, Ducky!;and a picture book series about Little Fish.