The Best Birthday Present Ever

The Best Birthday Present Ever. Written and illustrated by Ben Mantle. Published by Macmillan

The Best Birthday Present Ever is a fabulously feel-good book about a bear who has everything and his friend squirrel who gets him the best birthday present- a stick. Squirrel goes of in search of the perfect stick for bear. At Bears fantastic birthday party, Squirrel surprises him with his present and Bear and Squirrel spend everyday playing with the stick. With playful and uplifting illustrations, this book is the perfect present for a little one.



 This book is rich with detail and colour. Children can spot all the little characters in the full page spreads. A cheerful owl, a sweet mouse, a playful rabbit and many more. Also take a peek at all of bears fabulous birthday presents: A Turbo Fishing Rod, a Amazing pop up castle tent and a Mallow O' Matic Marshmallow cannon.

One of our favourite pages is where Squirrel and Bear are playing with the stick. They are poking deep things, squelchy things and floaty things. The characters have lovely facial expressions and cheerful personalties.

With a great story line and fun illustrations by Ben Mantle, this book is sure to raise a smile.











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