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It's Tim's birthday. Instead of a package, Tim gets a mysterious letter -- written in code It begins: "When the moon comes up, look for the biggest star." Tim -- and the reader -- are off, following the clues. And at the end of the treasure hunt is a wonderful birthday surprise... Read Full Overview

It's Tim's birthday. Instead of a package, Tim gets a mysterious letter -- written in code It begins: When the moon comes up, look for the biggest star. Tim -- and the reader -- are off, following the clues. And at the end of the treasure hunt is a wonderful birthday surprise... Read Full Overview

'On the night before Tim's birthday, he finds a rebus note, a secret message directing him to his gift. Youngsters can read the note with him, then follow him up, down, and through the various-shaped, brightly colored die-cut] pages to find the puppy at the end. . . . 'A Very-First-Step-To-Learning... Read Full Overview

Originally published in West Germany: 1971. First published in the U.S. in 1972.

A message in code starts a little boy off on an exciting treasure hunt through a dark cave, an underground tunnel, and more--until at the end he finds a happy surprise.

This classic picture book from the beloved Eric Carle can be shared as an enjoyable... Read Full Overview