Other editions of book It's My Birthday by Oxenbury, Helen

What could be better than sharing a birthday cake with the friends who helped to bake it?It’s one lucky toddler’s birthday, and of course there must be a cake. So the child asks some animal friends to gather ingredients, one by one: the chicken an egg, the bear some flour, the cat the butter and milk, the pig a pinch of salt, the dog some sugar, and the monkey a bunch of cherries for the top. After they all share the fun of making the cake, it’s even more fun to eat it! Helen Oxenbury’s winsome illustrations and simple, repetitive text make this an ideal gift for the youngest of children.

This is a simple, scrumptious birthday story one from beloved author-illustrator, Helen Oxenbury. 'It's my birthday and I'm going to make a cake', a little boy tells his friends. Will they all help? Yes. The chicken gets some eggs; the bear gets some flour; the cat gets butter and milk; and, the pig gets a pinch of salt...And they'll all help to eat the cake too.

The toddler in this story is celebrating his birthday and wants to make a cake. So he asks his animal friends for help in getting the ingredients. The chicken gets some eggs; the bear gets flour; the cat gets butter and milk; the pig gets a pinch of salt; the dog gets sugar; and the monkey gets some cherries. They all help him to make the cake - and eat it. Pictures of the toddler speaking to his friends are juxtaposed with full-page illustrations showing how they get the various ingredients. Helen Oxenbury's other children's book include "Farmer Duck" (winner of the 1991 Smarties Prize), "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" (winner of the 1989 Smarties Prize), "First Picture Books" and the "Pippo" series of books.

What could be better than sharing a birthday cake with the friends who helped to bake it? In this whimsical, cumulative birthday tale, a host of generous friends helps a small child assemble the ingredients for a delicious cake. Full of fun and good cheer, Helen Oxenbury's joyful picture book makes any day a celebration.From the Trade Paperback edition.