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The Birthday Cake Adventure (Dr. Seuss's Horton!)

By Golden Books and Megan Roth
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Go on an exciting adventure with Horton the Elephant and his best birdie friend Samson as they help save their friend Willow the Panda's birthday! This adorable Little Golden Book, based on Netflix's animated preschool series Dr. Seuss's Horton!, is sure to entertain children! Follow along... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Go on an exciting adventure with Horton the Elephant and his best birdie friend Samson as they help save their friend Willow the Panda's birthday! This adorable Little Golden Book, based on Netflix's animated preschool series Dr. Seuss's Horton!, is sure to entertain children!

Follow along on Horton and Samson's latest adventure in the Jungle of Nool! When Willow's birthday cake goes missing, Horton and Samson promise to help! They set off on a fun-filled adventure to find a brand-new cake in time to save the day. This whimsical and heart-filled Little Golden Book features a story from Netflix's animated preschool show Dr. Seuss's Horton!, based on the beloved Dr. Seuss character, Horton the Elephant.

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ISBN: 9780593905302

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 January 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 24

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