ARTHUR'S BIRTHDAY
by Marc Brown
Problem: Muffy and Arthur have each invited the whole class to a birthday party, but the two parties are planned for the same time and neither can be changed—all Arthur’s relatives are coming from Ohio, and Muffy’s parents (who live at 66 Nou Veau Riche Dr.) have booked a rock band.
First solution, which pleases no one: boys to Arthur’s (“Who needs girls?”), girls to Muffy’s (“Anyone who doesn't come to my party can't be my friend”). Better plan: Arthur and his friend Francine secretly invite all the girls to his house, successfully surprising Muffy with a joint party.
A satisfying addition to a popular series.
(Picture book. 4-8)