When's My Birthday?

I have read When's My Birthday? with my five-year-old who thinks it is hilarious. It is actually a very realistic representation of the excitement of pending birthdays in childhood. Christian Robinson's (best known for Last Stop on Market Street) illustrations cleverly hark back to a bygone era in their simplicity. His use of different visuals and photographed textures is wonderful. This is a lovely book for a child to be read in the days up to their birthday, but it might over-excite them a little. As a parent it might drive you a little crazy too. I think it would be a really lovely book to share when you are discussing special occasions and traditions in an early years classroom. Picture book / Ages 3+ / Reviewed by Fiona Dalu-Chandu, school librarian.

Suggested Reading Age 3+