120,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock 🇳🇿

🎉 Our new Hobsonville bookstore opens on Monday! Online orders are shipping as normal 🚀

The Birthday Mix-up

By Sally Rippin
Series: Billie B Brown
0.0 (0 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Billie's birthday party is set to be the best ever with lots of fun games planned. But she worries about whether her friends will enjoy the party or even show up at all, leading to a heartfelt exploration of friendship and anticipation.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$1299
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for young children who enjoy stories about friendship, parties, and overcoming worries about social events.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Billie's party is going to be the best ever. She has lots of fun games planned! But what if Billie's friends don't like her party? Or worse... what if they don't come?

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The Birthday Mix-up by Sally Rippin follows Billie as she plans the best party ever. She has lots of fun games lined up!

But she can't help worrying: What if her friends don't like the party? Or worse... what if they don't come?

Series: Billie B Brown

View all
  • A Dog to Keep
    Billie meets a playful foster pup in this brilliant chapter book from the beloved hit series Billie B Brown, by Australian Children's Laureate, Sally Rippin! In A Dog to Keep, Billie meets an adorable foster dog called Otto. Everyone in the neighbourhood loves him, but no-one can adopt him. Can Billie find Otto his forever home? Billie B Brown is...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Super Cool!
    Join Billie B Brown in three of her favourite stories in full colour! Super Cool! contains: The Perfect Present The Best Project The Missing Tooth Written by the Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin, Billie B Brown is the perfect first chapter-book series. Every down-to-earth story follows bold, brilliant Billie as she uses her imagination to tackle a new challenge, whether...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $2299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Big Book of Billie Volume #2
    Meet Billie B Brown … Billie can be many things. She can be bubbly, brave, and brilliant. And sometimes she can even be a teensy bit boastful... but Billie is as busy as ever! A brilliant collection of stories starring everyone's favourite friend, Billie B Brown. Includes a super-duper extra-long story featuring Billie and her best friend, Jack! Written by...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $3499
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Super Squad!
    Join Billie B Brown in three of her favourite stories in full colour! Super Squad! contains: The Soccer Star The Deep End The Little Lie Written by the Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin, Billie B Brown is the perfect first chapter-book series. Every down-to-earth story follows bold, brilliant Billie as she uses her imagination to tackle a new challenge, whether...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $2299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Big Book of Billie Volume #1
    Meet Billie B Brown … Billie can be many things. Sometimes she is brave. She can be beautiful, bold, and busy. And sometimes she can even be a teensy bit bossy … but Billie is always the best friend ever! A bumper collection of stories starring everyone's favourite friend, Billie B Brown. Written by the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin,...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $3499
    Backorder
    Ships early October
  • The Wonderful Wedding
    In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown gets all dressed up for a wedding! In The Wonderful Wedding, Billie's going to a wedding! She's got the perfect outfit, and she can't wait to see all the fancy decorations. But what happens when the wedding doesn't live up to her dreams? Written by the Australian Children’s...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1299
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • The Farm Sleepover
    Billie stays overnight at a farm in this fun chapter book from the beloved hit series by Australian Children's Laureate, Sally Rippin! In The Farm Sleepover, Billie is spending the night at her friend Sara's farm! She braves a long drive, strange goats, and even a huge horse. But is she brave enough to admit she still sleeps with her...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Super Sweet!
    Join Billie B Brown in three of her favourite stories in full colour! Super Sweet! contains: The Big Sister The Honey Bees The Baby Bird Written by the Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin, Billie B Brown is the perfect first chapter-book series. Every down-to-earth story follows bold, brilliant Billie as she uses her imagination to tackle a new challenge, whether...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • The Snow Day
    In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown gets to see the snow! In The Snow Day, Billie is going to the snow for the very first time! She wishes her little brother could come too. How can she bring the magic of the snow back home for him? Written by the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Super Besties!
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • The Book Swap Flop
    In this chapter book from the beloved early-reader series Billie B Brown, Billie's favourite book finds a surprising new home at her school's book swap! In The Book Swap Flop, Billie's school is holding a book swap to raise money for kids in hospital. Everyone brings a book and a gold coin. Billie donates her best book, but is upset...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Super Cute!
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships Monday

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921759796

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Egmont

Illustration: Black & White

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Aki Fukuoka

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 52g

Pages: 48

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sally Rippin Series: Billie B Brown Young Adult

About the Author

Sally Rippin is a seasoned children's author, having earned acclaim writing over fourteen books, as well as teaching Writing for Children at Melbourne's RMIT University.

Also by Sally Rippin

View all
  • Angel Creek
    In her new falling-down home, in her new street, in her new suburb, Jelly waits for high school to begin. She can only feel happy up in the branches of the old apricot tree and by the creek at the back of the house. One night, Jelly and her cousins spot something in the creek's dark waters. At first, they...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $2100
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Chenxi and the Foreigner
    Is falling in love with a stranger what it means to be a foreigner? At eighteen, Anna is in limbo. She has decisions to make but stalls for time. Deferring her university studies in Australia, she visits her father in Shanghai. In an exotic environment, her life seems both better and worse—she loves learning Chinese painting but can't cope with...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $2600
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Book Swap Flop
    In this chapter book from the beloved early-reader series Billie B Brown, Billie's favourite book finds a surprising new home at her school's book swap! In The Book Swap Flop, Billie's school is holding a book swap to raise money for kids in hospital. Everyone brings a book and a gold coin. Billie donates her best book, but is upset...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Dom's Special Things
    In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Dom learns how precious his friends are. Come look at all Dom’s special things, Like rocks and stones with insect wings … Collecting fossils is Dom's favourite thing to do. But what happens when his friends break one? Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest, and most accessible series...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1299
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • The Farm Sleepover
    Billie stays overnight at a farm in this fun chapter book from the beloved hit series by Australian Children's Laureate, Sally Rippin! In The Farm Sleepover, Billie is spending the night at her friend Sara's farm! She braves a long drive, strange goats, and even a huge horse. But is she brave enough to admit she still sleeps with her...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Fun with Letters!
    The School of Monsters has begun. Let's learn about LETTERS just for fun! The School of Monsters: Learn and Play series bridges the gap between school and home to ignite the spark of learning. Kids getting ready for kinder and school will love practising real schoolwork with their friends at the School of Monsters – in a funny, silly (and...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1099
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • A Dog to Keep
    Billie meets a playful foster pup in this brilliant chapter book from the beloved hit series Billie B Brown, by Australian Children's Laureate, Sally Rippin! In A Dog to Keep, Billie meets an adorable foster dog called Otto. Everyone in the neighbourhood loves him, but no-one can adopt him. Can Billie find Otto his forever home? Billie B Brown is...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Fun with Numbers!
    The School of Monsters has begun. Let's learn about NUMBERS – just for fun! The School of Monsters: Learn and Play series bridges the gap between school and home to ignite the spark of learning. Kids getting ready for kinder and school will love practising real schoolwork with their friends at the School of Monsters – in a funny, silly...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1099
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • The Wonderful Wedding
    In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown gets all dressed up for a wedding! In The Wonderful Wedding, Billie's going to a wedding! She's got the perfect outfit, and she can't wait to see all the fancy decorations. But what happens when the wedding doesn't live up to her dreams? Written by the Australian Children’s...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1299
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Jack's Many Moods
    In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Jack learns how to recognise her moods! When Jack feels good, she laughs and plays but sometimes Jack has grumpy days. Sometimes, Jack's feelings are way too big! Can she find a way to balance her moods? Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $1299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Big Book of Billie Volume #2
    Meet Billie B Brown … Billie can be many things. She can be bubbly, brave, and brilliant. And sometimes she can even be a teensy bit boastful... but Billie is as busy as ever! A brilliant collection of stories starring everyone's favourite friend, Billie B Brown. Includes a super-duper extra-long story featuring Billie and her best friend, Jack! Written by...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $3499
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • The Big Book of Billie Volume #1
    Meet Billie B Brown … Billie can be many things. Sometimes she is brave. She can be beautiful, bold, and busy. And sometimes she can even be a teensy bit bossy … but Billie is always the best friend ever! A bumper collection of stories starring everyone's favourite friend, Billie B Brown. Written by the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin,...
    By Sally Rippin
    Paperback
    $3499
    Backorder
    Ships early October

More from Children's Books

View all
  • Gruffalo Granny
    The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure...
    By Julia Donaldson
    Hardback
    $2499
    Elsewhere:
    $3000
    Backorder
    Ships early October
  • New Release
    The Comeback Kid
    Charlie Boy might be just an ordinary kid, but he's about to get into some EXTRA-ordinary trouble... Get ready for this funny, fast-paced, friendship adventure with lots of kick. Meet Charlie Boy: skinny, small, looks like a strand of spaghetti. He and his best friend, Rocky the Lower Hutt Chief, are good at getting into trouble together. But when Charlie...
    By Airana Ngarewa
    Paperback
    $1799
    Elsewhere:
    $1999
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    The Neverfear
    A world of richly-imagined wonder Cressida Cowell It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most is...
    By Katherine Rundell
    Paperback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Pocket Observology
    New Release
    Pocket Observology
    Pocket Observology is a practical field guide designed for those who love to explore and understand the natural world around them. Slip this guide out of your pocket to identify, measure, compare, or find clues to the things you encounter every day in nature. This pocket guide is a useful tool and a fun reminder of how to engage with...
    By Giselle Clarkson
    Paperback
    $2399
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Minecraft Annual 2027
    New Release
    Minecraft Annual 2027
    The official Minecraft Annual 2027, full of updates, builds, activities, and more! Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Stuffed to the brim with updates, activities, step-by-step builds, and tips and tricks for the game, this book is a must-have for any minecrafter. This year’s annual includes: Mob guides on happy...
    By Mojang AB
    Hardback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    Giant Heart
    Meet Jonah Lomu, one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. His speed and strength on the rugby field made him famous around the world, and his fun and generous personality made him beloved, but all the while he faced a big battle with his health. “[David Hill’s] stories are wonderful, full of action and are always teaching the...
    By David Hill
    Hardback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Ms Rachel: My First Little Library
    New Release
    Ms Rachel: My First Little Library
    Learn about colours, animals, words and numbers with Ms Rachel in this early learning boxset. This little set contains four board books that help introduce children to early concepts. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home, or on the move. And, once you’re done reading (and re-reading), the four books come together to...
    By Ms Rachel
    Board book
    $1599
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Protector of Beyond 1
    New Release
    Lizzy's Pick Lizzy's Pick
    Protector of Beyond 1
    Experience fierce magical creatures, perilous trials, and a heroine to root for in this 1st instalment in a new blockbuster fantasy series. The moment you enter the Arbiter, your fate is sealed. If you spark, you fight! And 12-year-old Elder Triss produces a spark like no other. Transported to the mysterious Beyond, Elder has no choice but to train for...
    By Shara Curlett
    Paperback
    $2199
    Elsewhere:
    $2400
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    Animalia 40th Anniversary Edition
    A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the alphabet. More than 5 million copies sold worldwide Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)...
    By Graeme Base
    Hardback
    $2999
    Elsewhere:
    $3500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • The Little Kiwi Builder
    New Release
    The Little Kiwi Builder
    Oh no, the little kiwi builder's house is falling down! His screws have all come loose - what can he do? When the brickie, the plumber, the roofer, the sparky and the painter all come to help, it's looking good! Until, that night ... uh-oh! Perfect for: Anyone who likes fun and silly rhyming stories Reading aloud with little ones...
    By Tim Saunders
    Paperback
    $1899
    Elsewhere:
    $2199
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • You Choose Party Time You Choose Party Time
    New Release
    You Choose Party Time
    It's time to celebrate - Party Time is a brand new You Choose adventure! It's Party Time and you choose what happens! What kind of party will it be? Who will you invite? Which cake would you like to eat? Will you dance to a steel pan band or bagpipes? The possibilities are endless in this magical storytelling toolkit which...
    By Pippa Goodhart
    Hardback
    $2599
    Elsewhere:
    $3400
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Matihe! Achoo! Matihe! Achoo!
    New Release
    Matihe! Achoo!
    What happens when a grumpy tupua has to sneeze? Matihe! Achoo! is a bilingual story about the tupua Mataoho and his connection to the volcanoes of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. It comes with an action song to engage young readers! He pūrākau e pā ana ki a Mataoho me ngā puia o Takamaki Makaurau. He tupua pukukino a Mataoho e noho...
    By Qiane Matata-Sipu
    Paperback
    $1899
    Elsewhere:
    $2100
    In Stock
    Ships Monday

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.

Children's Books lists from the team

Explore our curated lists from our heroes to find your next read!

The Latest at Book Hero

View all