Arthur's Birthday

A very cute book that tells the story of Arthur, an 8 year old ardvark whose birthday party is the same day as his friend Muffy's. After the boys and girls initally side with their own kind, Arthur has the idea to give Muffy a surprise party. In regards to the 'spin the bottle' complaints, I had no problem with it as a kid, and considering they don't actually play (the joke is that Francine wants to play at all, being the tomboyish girl of the group) I don't think it's going to traumatize anyone.

I like this book because it is Arthur and Muffy's birthday. It reminds me of when I was in first grade. I had the same birthday as someone else. I like Marc Brown. My favorite part is when they surprised Muffy by hiding in different places in Arthur's house. I think you should read this book because it's a good book.

I really like the book Arthur's Birthday because I liked when Arthur figured out what to do when Muffy and his birthday are on the same day. He was kind and knew what he was doing.

This is the same story as on the TV series, wherein Arthur's birthday is on the same day as Muffy's and both want to have their parties at the same time. The fact that it's the same as on the TV show can work to your advantage in that kids know the story, whether you read it aloud or they read it to you. It gives them confidence in knowing some of what's going to happen. The colorful illustrations are fun to follow along with. The Arthur doll is soft and huggable with "glasses" that are sewn onto the washable body. The doll makes a nice prop if you're reading out loud to a small group.

TWO CHARACTERS, MUFFY AND ARTHUR, ARE HAVING THEIR BIRTHDAY PARTIES ON THE SAME DAY. THEIR FRIENDS HAD TO CHOOSE WHICH PARTY TO GO TO. ARTHUR AND FRANCINE SOLVED THE PROBLEM BY INVITING MUFFY TO A SURPRISE PARTY AT ARTHUR'S HOUSE. THIS COULD REALLY HAPPEN IN REAL LIFE. MARC BROWN FOUND A FUN WAY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A GOOD BOOK. OUR CLASS REALLY ENJOYED READING IT. WE LOVED THE PICTURES AND HAD FUN TRYING TO LOCATE TOLON, TUCKER, AND ELIZA'S NAMES IN THE ILLUSTRATIONS. "WE SHOULD TELL OTHERS ABOUT ARTHUR'S BIRTHDAY BECAUSE MARC BROWN WROTE A GREAT BOOK." MRS. TAYLOR'S LIBRARY SKILLS CLASS