Arthur's birthday /

By: Brown, Marc TolonMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Boston : Little, Brown & Co., c1989Edition: 1st edDescription: [32] p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN: 0316110744 (pbk.); 9780316110747 (pbk.); 0316110736 (hc); 9780316110730 (hc)Subject(s): Parties -- Fiction | Entertaining -- Fiction | Birthdays -- Fiction | Friendship -- Fiction | Animals -- FictionDDC classification: [E] LOC classification: PZ7.B81618 | Aokm 1989
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Its relatable storyline, engaging illustrations, and simple language make it accessible and enjoyable for children aged 5–8. The themes of friendship, problem-solving, and collaboration resonate well with this age group. Key Concepts: Perspective: Understanding how different characters feel about the party conflict. Responsibility: Arthur's decision to find a solution that works for everyone. Connection: Highlighting the importance of friendships and inclusivity. The book supports transdisciplinary skills like social skills (collaboration and empathy) and communication skills (expressing ideas and resolving conflicts).
Summary: In this book, Arthur excitedly plans his birthday party, only to discover that his classmate Muffy has scheduled her party on the same day. This creates a dilemma for their friends, who feel torn between the two events. Arthur and his friends come up with a creative solution: combining the parties into one celebration, teaching valuable lessons about compromise, kindness, and inclusivity.
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Its relatable storyline, engaging illustrations, and simple language make it accessible and enjoyable for children aged 5–8. The themes of friendship, problem-solving, and collaboration resonate well with this age group.
Key Concepts:
Perspective: Understanding how different characters feel about the party conflict.
Responsibility: Arthur's decision to find a solution that works for everyone.
Connection: Highlighting the importance of friendships and inclusivity.
The book supports transdisciplinary skills like social skills (collaboration and empathy) and communication skills (expressing ideas and resolving conflicts).

In this book, Arthur excitedly plans his birthday party, only to discover that his classmate Muffy has scheduled her party on the same day. This creates a dilemma for their friends, who feel torn between the two events. Arthur and his friends come up with a creative solution: combining the parties into one celebration, teaching valuable lessons about compromise, kindness, and inclusivity.

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