These quick, engaging activities help students enjoy the colorful works of Eric Carle. For this story, students focus on the theme of geometry. Before-, during-, and after-reading activities are provided for a comprehensive study of the story.

It is Tim's birthday. Instead of a package, Tim gets a mysterious letter -- written in code! Tim -- and the reader -- are off, following the clues. And at the end of the treasure hunt is a wonderful birthday surprise!

Chinese edition of Eric Carle's "The Secret Birthday Message." Tim received a coded letter for a birthday present. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

It's Little Frog's birthday, and Mama Frog gets a big surprise when the guests show up for his party -- all the animals are the wrong color! Little Frog tells her she's not looking long enough, and he's right.