Illus. in full color. Cookie Monster plans a party to celebrate his birthday, but before the guests arrive, he can't resist a tiny taste of the cake. It isn't long before the cake disappears. Fortunately, Cookie's friends help him solve his party dilemma in a story that makes learning to read a piece of cake.

Unable to help himself, Cookie Monster eats the cake he'd baked to serve at his birthday party, but his friends come through with appropriate presents so all the guests can be fed.

Elmo celebrates his birthday with his Sesame Street friends by eating cake, playing games, and opening presents. Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will love this Sesame Street birthday storybook!

Today’s your birthday, shout HOORAY! It’s your special day today. We love the things that make you, YOU! Let’s celebrate the whole day through.

Abby Cadabby is feeling blue because it's her birthday—and no one remembered! Even a walk around Sesame Street with Elmo doesn't cheer Abby up. But there's something going on behind the scenes, and toddlers will figure out just before Abby does that there's a happy—and pink—surprise waiting for her right inside her own front door: Grover, Murray, Zoe, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster are giving Abby a birthday party after all!

Sharing can be really tough, as Cookie Monster knows. But when you share with someone else, your friendship only grows! Join Elmo and Cookie Monster as they learn that even though it can be hard, sharing is the best way to build a friendship!