What is your favorite part about celebrating birthdays?

This is a discussion prompt for Birthday Wishes by Ann Schweninger. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

If you could make one birthday wish, what would it be?

This is a discussion prompt for Birthday Wishes by Ann Schweninger. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

How do you think Buttercup felt when her wishes came true?

This is a discussion prompt for Birthday Wishes by Ann Schweninger. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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Birthday Wishes

Name: Birthday Wishes
ISBN: 9780140506822

by Ann Schweninger

Join the Rabbit family as they celebrate Buttercup's fifth birthday. This sweet story captures the joy of family traditions and making special wishes come true.

About This Book

The Rabbit family's festivities for Buttercup's fifth birthday make all her wishes come true.

Concepts

Joy & Gratitude Love & Family Curiosity & Wonder Self-Confidence & Identity Empathy & Kindness Growing Up Making Friends Animals Family & Siblings

Wonderlit Review

This gentle chapter book centers on Buttercup the rabbit's fifth birthday celebration. The narrative follows the Rabbit family's festivities, highlighting the joy and warmth of family bonds as Buttercup's wishes are fulfilled. The emotional arc is consistently heartwarming and comforting, making it an ideal read-aloud for younger children (4-6) and a sweet early independent read for those slightly older (7-8). A parent might reach for this book when their child's birthday is approaching, or simply to share a cozy story about family and celebration. It offers a simple, relatable experience of growing up and the magic of a special day, distinguishing itself through its endearing animal characters and focus on quiet family happiness.