About This Book
Full Moon Birthday is a sweet and simple early chapter book about the enduring friendship between Dinosaur, Monkey, and Owl. When Owl's birthday approaches, Dinosaur and Monkey decide on the perfect gift and then face several humorous challenges in their attempts to acquire it. The narrative gently emphasizes themes of perseverance, teamwork, and the thoughtfulness behind gift-giving, making it an ideal read-aloud for preschoolers and early elementary children, or a comforting independent read for emerging readers.
Discussion Prompts
1
What do you think makes a good birthday gift for a friend?
2
Dinosaur and Monkey had to try many times to get the gift. What's something you've tried really hard to do?
3
How did Dinosaur and Monkey show they were good friends to Owl?
4
If you were Owl, what would you wish for on your birthday?
