Happy Birthday to You! facts for kids
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| Author | Dr. Seuss |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Random House |
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Publication date
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1959 (renewed 1987) |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and paperback) |
| Pages | 64 pages |
| Preceded by | Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories |
| Followed by | One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish |
Happy Birthday to You! is a super fun children's book written by the famous Dr. Seuss. It came out in 1959 and was special because it was the first Dr. Seuss book printed entirely in bright colors!
The Amazing Birthday Party in Katroo
This book takes you to a wonderful place called Katroo. In Katroo, a special character called the Birthday Bird plans an incredible party just for YOU! The story describes this amazing celebration from early morning until late at night.
The Birthday Bird makes sure your special day is full of excitement. You'll find fantastic and colorful gifts. There are also delicious foods and a whirlwind of fun activities. The book focuses on how special and unique you are. It ends with you feeling happy and tired, falling peacefully asleep.
One very famous line from this book is: "Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." This quote reminds everyone how important it is to be yourself!
Did it Become a TV Show?
The book Happy Birthday to You! was not made into its own TV show. However, the fun character, the Birthday Bird, did appear in an episode. You can see the Birthday Bird in The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss.
Dr. Seuss dedicated this book to his "good friends." He also dedicated it to "The Children of San Diego County."
