Books about Surprise
Award winning
Maisy's Surprise Birthday Party
Lucy Cousins, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with fun, interactive party planning theme.
Strengthens understanding of friendship and collaboration.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages reading together, enhancing family bonding time.

Maisy's Surprise Birthday Party
Lucy Cousins, 2021
Award winning
A Surprise for a Friend (Barbie) (Pictureback(R))
Random House, 2015
16 pages
Why to read
Promotes values of friendship and compassion.
Encourages empathy and understanding between peers.
Vibrant, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Supports language development and social skills.

A Surprise for a Friend (Barbie) (Pictureback(R))
Random House, 2015
Award winning
Surprise Party
Sharon Gordon, 1989
30 pages
Why to read
Fosters social skills through interactive, engaging narrative.
Encourages empathy by exploring diverse characters and perspectives.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.
Ideal for cooperative read-along sessions between parents and children.

Surprise Party
Sharon Gordon, 1989
Mr Badger and the Big Surprise
Leigh Hobbs, 2010
80 pages
Why to read
Captivating story fosters imagination and creativity.
Mr. Badger teaches values of kindness and resilience.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Mr Badger and the Big Surprise
Leigh Hobbs, 2010
Award winning
Three Cheers for Catherine the Great!
Cari Best, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family, creativity, and cultural heritage.
Stimulates a sense of community and belonging.
Encourages emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
Interactive narrative fosters parent-child bonding.

Three Cheers for Catherine the Great!
Cari Best, 1999
Award winning
Betsey's Birthday Surprise
Malorie Blackman, 2014
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure stimulates children’s imagination.
Features relatable characters fostering emotional connection.
Encourages problem-solving, enriching cognitive development.
Provides fun, interactive learning opportunity.

Betsey's Birthday Surprise
Malorie Blackman, 2014
Award winning
Sam's Sandwich
David Pelham, 1990
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging, interactive lift-the-flap book design.
Teaches food names and encourages healthy eating habits.
Stimulates curiosity with hidden surprises on each page.
Fosters storytelling skills and creative imagination.

Sam's Sandwich
David Pelham, 1990
Award winning
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Pumpkin: Pop-Up Surprise Under Every Flap!
D.K. Publishing, DK, 2016
12 pages
Why to read
Bright, engaging pop-up illustrations captivate young minds.
Interactive flaps enhance fine motor skills development.
Festive, fun theme ideal for seasonal reading.
Encourages curiosity and surprise with each page turn.
