I love this book, it is very cute and gives a positive vibe about never giving up and just try to find ways to get what you want. This is a perfect birthday book because it tells the child it is okay to be older and that there will struggle but never give up.

its Sams birthday and hes very eager to see if he could do new things because hes one whole year older and expects to be bigger. he found a solution to doing the things he couldn't before by using a chair.
4-8 years
source: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1059766.Happy_Birthday_Sam

Sam is one year older on his birthday, but still can’t do some of the things he wants to do on his own. His Grandpa sends him a chair to help him reach things that he could never reach before. Never give up reaching your goals.
Age: 3-5 years
Source: Pierce County Library System

Sam thought he could do anything. But when he tried to turn off the switch light or to get his tooth brush to brush his teeth, he just could not do it. He had a great idea to use the chair that his grandpa gave it to him on his birthday, now with that chair he could reach his clothes from the wardrobe or use the sink to sail his boat.
Ages: 4-8
Source: classmate ( )

Sam is discouraged because he realized he cannot reach things in his house even though his birthday passed and he is now older. For his birthday, his grandpa gives him a gift that will help "boost" his spirits.
age: 3-6
source: in class book share