Rabbit's Birthday Surprise

Mark Birchall. Carolrhoda Books, $15.95 (32pp) ISBN 978-0-87614-910-2

A bunny's in the mood for fun in Rabbit's Birthday Surprise by Mark Birchall. But when her best friend Mr. Cuddles (a stuffed toy) goes missing in all the excitement (eagle eyes will be able to detect just where), her enthusiasm ebbs. Luckily, the magician who shows up as entertainment has a few tricks up his sleeve in this sequel to Rabbit's Wooly Sweater.

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