Books with title Belle's Surprise Party

Takadu the aardvark is organising a surprise fig party for Noko's birthday and he invites all the animals except greedy Hyena, whose manners are too terrible. Takadu spends a long hot day at the fig tree picking a great big basket of figs. But Hyena follows him secretly, determined to steal the figs and spoil the party. How Takadu manages to give Noko an exciting birthday is hilariously told, in this second of the series about the lovable Takadu and Noko.

It’s Noko’s birthday and Takadu is organizing a surprise fig party for his porcupine pal. All the animals are invited — Mrs. Warthog, Bat-eared Fox, Vervet Monkey, Guineafowl, and Pangolin. All, that is, except Hyena, whose manners are simply too disgusting. But when jealous Hyena steals all the figs that Takadu has lovingly gathered, it looks like the party will be ruined. . . or will it? Fiona Moodie’s playful illustrations and witty text combine for a funny and satisfying story, one that’s perfect for reading aloud.