1. By Amy Golter Frankie is one year older today and what better way to celebrate than to throw a birthday party? We want to make his party a special one, so we can’t forget anything! There is a cake, balloons, a piñata, presents, and all of Frankie’s best friends. This colorful and cute story will have your kid excited for their own birthday party!

2. Today is Frankie’s birthday and it’s time to get ready for the party! Mom sends party invitations to all of Frankie’s closest friends!

3. There has to be a cake! There has to be balloons!

4. And don’t forget party hats! The doorbell rings and all the guests arrive at the party!

5. Time to break open the piñata! The candy flies in all directions when the bat hits the piñata!

6. Let’s sing happy birthday to the birthday boy! Everyone gets a slice of cake and ice cream!

7. What is inside the presents? This one is an action figure!

8. The best birthday gift he got is a shiny new tricycle! Frankie had so much fun at his birthday party!

9. The birthday party is over and he is officially one year older. Goodnight birthday boy! THE END

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