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Birthday Surprise (Meet Ella #4)

By Rebecca McRitchie
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Birthday Surprise (Meet Ella #4) by Rebecca McRitchie is a delightful children's story about Ella, who is eagerly planning a grand birthday surprise. With her imaginative ideas and boundless enthusiasm, Ella is set to make her birthday celebration the best one yet, while navigating the challenges and excitement that come with party planning. This heartwarming tale captures the joy and unpredictability of a child's special day.
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You might enjoy this book if you enjoy stories filled with fun and adventure, perfect for young readers who love tales of friendship and surprises. The book involves excitement and delight, making it an ideal choice for children who appreciate engaging narratives with charming characters.

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Ella wants to make a chocolate cake for Zoe’s birthday. It’s a surprise! But what happens when Ella makes a mistake? Will the birthday surprise be ruined?

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Birthday Surprise (Meet Ella #4) by Rebecca McRitchie is a delightful tale about Ella's adventure in making Zoe’s birthday a memorable one.

Ella is determined to bake a chocolate cake for Zoe’s birthday as a surprise. However, things take an unexpected turn when Ella makes a mistake. Will this mishap ruin the birthday surprise she had planned?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760973933

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Danielle McDonald
  • Illustrated by Danielle McDonald

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 60g

Pages: 48

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