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Birthday Surprises
Birthday Surprises: Ten Great Stories to Unwrap | Johanna Hurwitz
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"This unique collection of short stories celebrates the creative power of imagination. At Hurwitz's invitation 10 well-known children's authors have written pieces based on a single premise: a young person finds an empty box among his or her birthday gifts. The enormously varied responses range in tone from amusing to heartwarmingly sad; all provide food for thought....An excellent surprise package."--School Library Journal.
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PurpleyPumpkin
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I received this amazing birthday package in February from the lovely @UwannaPublishme & I resisted opening until today.😅Thank you so much Donna! The bookish sweatshirt is oh so cozy & all of the books look to be fun reads. I have the perfect spot for the Angelou quote on my office wall! TY so much for your thoughtfulness. I truly appreciate you!😘
Also, many thanks to all the wonderful folks who sent birthday wishes!🤗
(March 23, 2023)

TheBookHippie Happiest of birthdays to you! 9mo
AmyG Tom Lake is FABULOUS. What a lovely gift. Happy Birthday!🎂 9mo
PurpleyPumpkin Thank you so much @TheBookHippie!😘 9mo
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PurpleyPumpkin @AmyG I am VERY much looking forward to this one! It‘s been on my radar for some time, so much so that I thought I had a copy. 😅 I think @UwannaPublishme read my mind! Looking forward to diving in. 😉 9mo
MemoirsForMe Happy Happy Birthday my friend! It‘s funny how some packages from the US to CAN take forever to arrive, but this one raced over there in no time. 😆📦Glad you‘re enjoying everything! And happy that my second sense included Tom Lake! Sending big birthday hugs to you! 🥳❤️🎂🎉 9mo
LeahBergen Happy Birthday!! ❤️❤️❤️ 9mo
batsy Happy birthday! 📚🎈 9mo
PurpleyPumpkin @UwannaPublishme Yes, the mailing system always seems to provide surprises!😅Thanks again for all the lovely gifts. Did I ever mention how amazing your packaging is? You always put so much thought into this and it‘s not lost on me. I add your notes to the inside of your books so that I‘ll see them again when I read them!😉So grateful for you my friend. 😘 (edited) 9mo
PurpleyPumpkin @LeahBergen @batsy Thank you so very much!🤗 9mo
Bookzombie Happy Belated Birthday!🥳 9mo
PurpleyPumpkin @Bookzombie Aww thank you! 💜 You are right on time. I think birthdays should be celebrated for the entire weekend, if not the week!😂 9mo
MemoirsForMe Aww! You‘re so welcome, Kimberly! I do enjoy giving you clues to see if you can guess the titles. Keep celebrating and enjoying your birthday month! Another letter is headed your way too! 🤗📚🎉 9mo
PurpleyPumpkin @UwannaPublishme I received your lovely card/letter a few days ago. Really appreciated your kindness. I will write back soon!💜 9mo
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LitsyBirthdays
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It‘s your birthday @RamsFan1963 !!! 🎉🎉🎉 We hope you feel all the #birthdaylove today with an extra measure coming from the #birthdayfairies and your Litsyland friends.
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Happy, Happy Birthday Kevin, and best wishes for an extra wonderful day and year ahead!
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robinb Happy Birthday, Kevin!! 🧁🎈 Best wishes for a fabulous day! (edited) 14mo
CarolynM Happy birthday @RamsFan1963 🎈🎂🥳 Have a great day! 14mo
julesG Happy Birthday @RamsFan1963 🎈📚🎉🎈📚🎉 14mo
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LeahBergen Happy Birthday, @RamsFan1963 ! ❤️📚❤️📚 14mo
kelli7990 Happy birthday @RamsFan1963! 14mo
Amiable Happy birthday, @RamsFan1963 ! 14mo
JessClark78 Happy Birthday! @RamsFan1963 🎊🎂🎉✨ 14mo
Librarybelle Happy Birthday @RamsFan1963 ! 14mo
squirrelbrain Happy Birthday @RamsFan1963 - have a fabulous day! 🎉📚🍰🎉📚🍰 14mo
JenReadsAlot Happy birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 14mo
Lizpixie Happy Birthday @RamsFan1963 🎉🎉🎉 14mo
BarbaraBB Happy birthday @RamsFan1963 🎈 14mo
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mabell
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Chrissy, thank you for such a thoughtful package! I will look forward to sneaking a little reading and sipping time with my lovely tea set! The tea smells delicious! Of course I love that it‘s French 😄 My little helper thought the spoons were very cool and tried to fit the whole bag in her mouth. The honey is such a unique flavor - it sounds rich and yummy! And I am so excited for the books! Hopefully I can fit Witches Abroad in this season!

Chrissyreadit I‘m glad you like everything. I hope it felt cozy and comfortable 💛 1y
mabell It did! Perfect for fall 🍁❤️! Did you see my friend helping me with the books? 😄 1y
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squirrelbrain
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….and all the little ‘added extras‘ I received from lovely Littens. Can you sense the squirrel theme?! (With a bit of black Labrador added!)

These are from @Caroline2 @jenniferw88 @scripturient - thanks so much to all of you! 😘

kaysworld1 Happy birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 2y
batsy Happy birthday!! 🎉🎈📚💕 (that coaster on the left cracks me up 😂) 2y
Cathythoughts Happy Birthday Helen ♥️ 2y
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Soubhiville Happy Birthday to you! 2y
Simona Happy birthday❣️🍾🥂 2y
julesG 😍 2y
sarahbarnes Happy Birthday!! 😃 2y
Deblovestoread Happy birthday! 🎈🎂🎈 2y
MaureenMc Happy birthday! 🎈 2y
squirrelbrain @batsy - it‘s hilarious isn‘t it?! 2y
LeahBergen Happy, happy birthday!!! ❤️📚❤️📚 2y
MicheleinPhilly Happy Birthday, Helen! 😘 2y
kezzlou85 Happy Birthday, hope you had a fabulous day. 📚🎁🎂 2y
youneverarrived Happy Birthday Helen 💕 I‘m sending you out something soon 😘 2y
Ruthiella Happy Birthday! 🥳🥳🥳 2y
squirrelbrain I had a lovely day thank you! @kezzlou85 2y
squirrelbrain Thanks for the birthday wishes, Katie! @youneverarrived Don‘t worry about sending anything - you‘re far too busy with baby! 😘 Hope you‘re all doing well. 2y
Centique Happy birthday Helen! 🎈🎂💐🎁 Hope it was a lovely one. 2y
squirrelbrain Thanks for your lovely card Kay! 😁 @kaysworld1 2y
squirrelbrain It was thank you Paula! @Centique 😘 2y
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Mitch
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Thank you so very much @BookNAround - I have a letter going out to you today ! Karma!

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Gissy
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Yes! I like the mug from Costa Rica. I visited that country long time ago. It so nice to have something from that country. The cookies just look delicious!😋Love the books, and‘ the surprised book is just perfect👌. Love them!!! 📚Thank you so, so, much for these gifts
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@mabell

Avanders 😍😍😍 3y
Chrissyreadit 😍😍😍 3y
BookBabe 😍 Those cook look yummy! 😋 3y
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Gissy @BookBabe Yes! I‘m going to try them today with ☕️ 🍪
@Avanders @Chrissyreadit Great surprise indeed 🤗❤️❤️❤️
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mabell ❤️❤️❤️ Happy Belated Birthday! Let me know what you think of the new cookies! Was it the chocolate chip sandwich cookies that you liked the best? They didn‘t have those this time (seasonal rotation), but I thought these might be promising 😊 3y
Avanders Oh also happy belated birthday!! 🎂🎈♥️ 3y
Gissy @Avanders Thank you!🤗🥰 3y
BookBabe Aaannnnnd Happy Birthday Gissy! (A bit late 😬) 😄🎉🎊❤️ 3y
Gissy @BookBabe Thank you!!!🤗❤️ 3y
Gissy @BookBabe Thank you!!!🤗❤️ 3y
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