Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish is a joyful and humorous picture book that celebrates one of childhood’s most anticipated days—the birthday! With playful text by Beth Ferry and cheerful illustrations by Tom Lichtenheld, readers follow a cast of lively animal characters as they share the “rules” for the perfect birthday celebration, from singing and cake to making that all-important wish.
This engaging story encourages language development, sequencing, and social connection while celebrating traditions that bring people together. Its bright illustrations and repetitive structure make it a wonderful read-aloud choice for inclusive classrooms and early learning environments.
