This funny story teaches the importance of family, humor, and a big heart : In this follow-up to Laurel Snyder's award-winning beginning chapter book Charlie & Mouse, the two brothers prepare to celebrate one very special birthday: their mom's! Follow along as they choose the best pancakes, hunt for presents, decorate with snakes, and more. Things don't go exactly as planned . . . but with plenty of humor and heart, Charlie and Mouse prove that sometimes when things aren't perfect, what they turn out to be is even better.

• Perfect chapter book and first book series for early readers
• Relatable characters and story line
• Author Laurel Snyder and illustrator Emily Hughes are the creators of the award-winning beginning chapter book Charlie & Mouse

Funny story teaches the importance of family, humor, and a big heart with the lovable Charlie and Mouse.

• Family read aloud book
• Books for kids ages 5-8
• Elementary school chapter books
• Books for grades 1-4