I've started reading Arthur's books to my sons and they love the colorful pictures in the book. The storyline is cute ~~ nothing spectular or exciting. Arthur invites everyone to his birthday party only to find out one of his friends, Muffy, has her birthday party the same day. Arthur decided to surprise Muffy by hosting the party at his house and all ends well.
It's a cute story though I am not quite sure about "Spin the Bottle" gift at the end. That may be a little too old for 8 year olds. But it's not offensive or anything ~~ it's just a cute story about birthday parties.
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Arthur's Birthday Paperback – Picture Book, April 1 1991
by
Marc Brown
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Arthur can't wait to hand out his birthday party invitations. But it turns out Muffy is having her party on the exact same day! All of his friends are split between the two parties so Arthur and Francine hatch a clever scheme to make sure Arthur and Muffy have the best birthdays yet!
- Reading age4 - 8 years
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 3
- Lexile measure260
- Dimensions18.61 x 0.64 x 25.72 cm
- PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Publication dateApril 1 1991
- ISBN-100316110744
- ISBN-13978-0316110747
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Arthur's Tooth | Arthur's New Puppy | Arthurs Goes to Camp | Arthur Meets the President | Arthur's Eyes | |
Mark major milestones with Arthur! | Arthur's whole class has started losing their teeth-but not Arthur. His loose tooth wiggles but won't come out. | Arthur's new puppy causes problems when it tears the living room apart, wets on everything, and refuses to wear a leash. | With a cabin full of frogs, Arthur can't wait to leave summer camp. He runs away during the big scavenger hunt. | When Arthur is invited to meet the President after winning an essay contest, he can't wait explore the nation's capitol. | None of Arthur's friends wear glasses and his classmates tease him! But when he stops wearing them, he gets in all kinds of trouble. |
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About this 13th book starring the bespectacled aardvark, PW said, "The festive watercolor-and-ink drawings are full of the homey details, lovably familiar characters and verve that has come to be associated with this series." Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and creative producer of the number-one children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard.
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- Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (April 1 1991)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0316110744
- ISBN-13 : 978-0316110747
- Item weight : 120 g
- Dimensions : 18.61 x 0.64 x 25.72 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: #144,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #301 in Stories of Friendship
- #304 in Children's Birthday Books
- #3,385 in Children's Books on Friendship
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Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and co-developer of the children's PBS television series, Arthur winner of seven Emmy Awards. He has also created a new book series, featuring MONKEY, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives in New York City.
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We have this book, as well as a CD-ROM version, and have also seen this episode on TV. My boys like all versions, but I am bothered with every reading or playing by the fact that nothing really explains what happens to Muffy's party---supposedly the rock band and the clown have been booked for weeks, but somehow this all seems forgotten once Muffy is tricked into coming to Arthur's house to join his party. Is the plan that Arthur and Francine come up with simply to trick Muffy into not going to her own party? My husband says I read too much into a simple story, but I think kid's books should make sense. I do have to admit this troubling plot confusion has never bothered my boys a single bit!
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Kindle Customer
2.0 out of 5 stars
Little children don’t need to know spin the bottle!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 30, 2019Verified Purchase
Bought this on my kindle to read to my granddaughters, one of which having a birthday (7,6,4,&4). Was terribly disappointed that I had to explain “spin the bottle.” There is no reason for Arthur and his friends to play spin the bottle. Why??????!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Keeps child's interest
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 21, 2022Verified Purchase
We have trouble with my son staying interested in books. We bought this and he stays engaged. We purchased when he turned 6 but we think he would've been interested at 5. Great buy

PJP
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun...
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 14, 2018Verified Purchase
I love this book! Arthur has a birthday
And one of his does does to, on the same day.. Arthur must figure out a way to have everyone there for the birthday boy and girl.. Art is great on a Kindle.. Story is solid.. To the people that gripe about spin the bottle, get over it.. Kids can have a crush at any age... This book shows Arthur being a great person who cares about his friends... That makes a party more special than spin the bottle...☺
And one of his does does to, on the same day.. Arthur must figure out a way to have everyone there for the birthday boy and girl.. Art is great on a Kindle.. Story is solid.. To the people that gripe about spin the bottle, get over it.. Kids can have a crush at any age... This book shows Arthur being a great person who cares about his friends... That makes a party more special than spin the bottle...☺