Happy Birthday Hamster

by Cynthia Lord Illustrated by Derek Anderson

Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson return with a tale chock-full of fun rhymes and hilarious artwork about Hamster's favorite day: his birthday! But is it possible that Dog and his friends have forgotten all about it? Not a chance. Join them as they plan the best surprise birthday party ever!

Ages: 3, 6, 4, 5
Interest Level: Grades PreK - 2
Grade Level Equivalent: 2
Lexile Measure: 320L
DRA: 20
Guided Reading: L
Genre: Rhyming Story

About the Author and Illustrator

Cynthia Lord Cynthia Lord's debut novel Rules, is a book about a twelve-year-old named Catherine just who has an autistic brother. Her latest book is Hot Rod Hamster, a rhythmic, rip-roaring read-aloud about a hamster who puts the pedal to the metal.

Derek Anderson Derek Anderson was born and raised in Iowa. He is the award-winning illustrator of the bestselling "Little Quack" books by Lauren Thompson and "Hot Rod Hamster" by Cynthia Lord. He lives in Minneapolis, MN.