A 2023 CBCA notable Early Childhood Picture Book of the year for Evie Barrow’s fun and colourful illustrations. This story is easily relatable for children of any age who have ever tried to help organise their own birthday party and wished for something extraordinary.

The activities for this book are designed for children around the same age as Polly – 6 or 7. They include using a calendar to record their birthday and how many days until their next birthday, a chance to make a conical party hat, bubbles and instructions to make a paper chain of people that could be invited to the party