About the Book Since 1959, this joyous ode to individuality has allowed youngsters to experience firsthand the thrill of celebrating a birthday as it is done in Katroo. This special Party Edition of Dr. Seusss classic features the originals luscious full-color artwork printed on foil-to celebrate the books 50th year in print. Full color. Book Synopsis Celebrate your unique self with Dr. Seuss and the Great Birthday Bird in the ultimate birthday book! A perfect gift for Seuss fans or anyone blowing out the candles for another year! Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! In the picture book Happy Birthday to You!, Dr. Seuss has crafted the perfect celebration of the person you were born to be. When the Great Birthday Bird arrives to usher in your Day of all Days, you can expect a colorful romp full of fantastical fun that is all about YOU! With birthday festivities on every page, readers go on a journey that teaches them to celebrate being themselves--every single day of the year! This joyful classic rejoices about the things that make you unique! Its the essential birthday gift for ages one to 101--from the one and only Dr. Seuss! Review Quotes The Great Birthday Bird guides us on a birthday trip. The multicolored excursion is a festive one.-- School Library Journal. About The Author Theodor Seuss Geisel--aka Dr. Seuss --is one of the most beloved childrens book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places Youll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 45 languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seusss long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.