Platypus and the Birthday Party

Platypus

by Chris Riddell

Platypus wants to give Bruce, his favorite stuffed animal, the best birthday party ever, but when his friend Echidna comes over to help out, Platypus discovers he has a lot to learn about birthday parties.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Chris Riddell was born in Cape Town, South Africa, where his father was an Anglican priest and a member of the ANC. The family moved to England in 1963, when Riddell was one year old, and he spent his childhood in a number of different locations, as his father moved between parishes. Both of Riddell's parents continued to be active in the anti-apartheid movement.

Chris Riddell is an internationally acclaimed writer and illustrator whose many awards include the Nestlé Gold Award and two Kate Greenaway Medals—the most prestigious prize for illustration in the UK. He is the creator of more than one hundred books for all ages, including the immensely popular series the Edge Chronicles and his latest chapter book series, starring the irrepressible Ottoline Brown, which School Library Journal called "exceptional." Chris lives in Brighton, England, with his wife and three children where he invents his amazing characters in a very tidy shed in his yard.

Reviews

[Kayla Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love. The illustrations are so cute!!!

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun story about two friends having a birthday party for stuffed animal Bruce. Recalls basic components that many children associate with a fun birthday party -- cake, games, balloons, decorations, friends, etc.

[Tam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book for my 4-year-old. He really loved the part when Echidna the Hedgehog and Platypus are playing with the balloons but they all pop on Echidna's quills. He also loved that Echidna made a birthday cake that looked just like her.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Today is Bruce's birthday (Platypus' stuffed friend), and Platypus wants to make it special. So with help from Echidna, he gets the decorations, cake, and balloons ready. Will Bruce, Platypus, and Echidna have a fun celebration?

[Ciara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I purchased this book in Australia when I was much younger. The front cover caught my eye, and I began to flick through it in the shop while my parents tried to move me along.
Well, I ended up buying Platypus and the Birthday Party, and enjoyed it very much.

[Eva · Rating 5 out of 5]

my kids love this book!
i like how platypus writes echidna slowly, so we can figure out how to pronounce it!

[Kristy McRae · Rating 5 out of 5]

CUTENESS OVERLOAD!

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

We love the other 2 platypus books so were excited to find this at the library.

[Joanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only thing cuter than Platypus is his friend Echidna! And I love that they “bake” a cake by just mixing everything together and throwing it on a cake. A very cute story and fun new friendship.