Highlight your reading program by celebrating the birthdays of popular storybook characters! Kids will be thrilled to attend a party for Mother Goose, Corduroy, Amber Brown, Amanda Pig, Max Malone and more. Thirty programs, 10 each, are designed for kids age 3 to kindergarten, grades K-2 and grades 3-5. Each program is a complete package of stories, songs, games, craft projects, enrichment activities, costume ideas and easy snack suggestions. Children will enjoy several stories about each birthday guest.Events include supply lists, reproducibles such as name tags and craft project patterns, preparation and presentation time, as well as annotated reading lists. Offers guidance on involving parents, keeping order, serving children with special needs, publicity, and colorful room decorations. This will be one of your most comprehensive, creative resource books for planning and implementing special reading-related events for children.