Surprise! It's Biscuit's birthday, and he's having a party! Daisy and Puddles are coming over to celebrate, and there will be games and balloons and presents. Biscuit can't wait to open his birthday gifts, especially the big one under the table. Surely it will be something very special just for him! Join Biscuit, his young owner, Daisy, and Puddles as they romp around, eat treats, and celebrate a very special first birthday. It's Biscuit's first birthday, and he's having a party! The lovable golden puppy from the best-selling My First I Can Read Books and picture books Hello, Biscuit! and Biscuit's Picnic is back in his third picture book adventure. Join Daisy, Puddles, the Little Girl, and Biscuit as they play games, eat treats, and open presents. It's a delightful day of surprises when Biscuit has a birthday! PreSchool-Grade 1It is Biscuits first birthday and the pups young owner is determined to celebrate in style. Party hats, balloons, dog biscuits shared with friends (another dog and a cat), and an assortment of gifts all enter into this lighthearted story. Colorful two-page spreads bring this adorable canine and others to life. A charming addition to a popular series that young listeners and beginning readers can enjoy.Lisa Smith, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, NY Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. In addition to the picture books that are meant as read-alouds for the youngest child, the Biscuit series offers I Can Read Books aimed at beginning readers. The star is a frisky puppy, who, in this latest adventure is celebrating his first birthday with his dog and cat friends, Puddles and Daisy, and his young owner. There are balloons to chase, presents to open, and delicious birthday treats. Schories' cheerful illustrations capture the festive spirit, and youngsters paging through on their own will find it easy to follow the story. Librarians who find it difficult to sustain a squirmy toddler's interest for a story time will appreciate the simple language, short plot, and colorful pictures this has to offer, while recognizing the very limited appeal for older kids. A good alternative to Eric Hill's Spot series. Lauren Peterson Surprise! It's Biscuit's birthday, and he's having a party! Daisy and Puddles are coming over to celebrate, and there will be games and balloons and presents. Biscuit can't wait to open his birthday gifts, especially the big one under the table. Surely it will be something very special just for him! Join Biscuit, his young owner, Daisy, and Puddles as they romp around, eat treats, and celebrate a very special first birthday. It's Biscuit's first birthday, and he's having a party! The lovable golden puppy from the best-selling My First I Can Read Books and picture books Hello, Biscuit! and Biscuit's Picnic is back in his third picture book adventure. Join Daisy, Puddles, the Little Girl, and Biscuit as they play games, eat treats, and open presents. It's a delightful day of surprises when Biscuit has a birthday! Alyssa Satin Capucilli  is the author of the bestselling Biscuit books as well as the Katy Duck books and many other beloved children's books. She lives in a book-filled home in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Pat Schories 's engaging illustrations of the puppy Biscuit are modeled on her own dog. In addition to having illustrated all the Biscuit books, she is also the artist and author of He's Your Dog and Mouse Around. Ms. Schories lives in Beacon, New York.