Books Like The Birthday Thing
Families who loved The Birthday Thing by SuAnn Kiser often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Birthday Thing by SuAnn Kiser often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when a child feels pressure to create the “perfect” gift for a birthday or holiday. It’s a wonderful story to quell anxieties about being creative and to shift the focus from a perfect product to a loving process. The story follows Timothy, who wants to make a special gift for his mom. Soon, his entire family joins in, each adding a chaotic and funny part to his creation. What results is a strange 'Birthday Thing' that, through the magic of family love, turns out to be exactly what Mom wanted. This humorous and heartwarming tale for ages 3 to 7 celebrates creativity, teamwork, and the idea that the best gifts are the ones made together with love, no matter how silly they look.
