Cover of Maurice Sendak's Little Bear

Maurice Sendak's Little Bear

Emily's Birthday (Festival Reader)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Illustrated by Chris Hahner

Festival Readers; Little Bear

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Little Bear is excited to celebrate Emily's birthday by planning a fun party filled with friends, a delicious cake, and a special surprise. Join the joyful preparations and heartwarming moments as everyone comes together to make the day unforgettable. Bright illustrations bring the celebration to life for early readers.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipFamilyHolidays & Celebrations

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0694016950
Pages
32
Publisher
HarperFestival
Published
June 1, 2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
688

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile FictionHolidays & Celebrations - Other, NonreligiousJuvenile Easy ReadersPreschool Picture Story BooksChildren's Books/Ages 4-8 FictionSocial Issues - FriendshipChildren: KindergartenAnimals - BearsJuvenile Fiction / Animals / BearsCelebrations - BirthdaysAnimalsPicture booksLittle Bear (Fictitious character : Minarik)BearsWeddingsFictionToysLittle Bear (Fictional character : Minarik)Accelerated ReaderBears, fictionBirthdays, fictionChildren's fictionMarriage, fictionButterflies, fictionFamily life, fiction