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Written by: Susan Chanko
Illustrated by: Lisa Galvan
Assistant Painter: Madison Babula
Published by:
Greater Essex County District School Board
Copyright 2011. All rights reserved.
No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without
The Best Birthday Ever!
the written permission of the authors and publishers.
ISBN: 978-0-9810440-7-1
www.publicboard.ca
Thank you to Clara Howitt for inspiring the creation of
this book, and for her guidance and support throughout
the process.
Written by: Susan Chanko
Illustrated by: Lisa Galvan
Assistant Painter: Madison Babula
“It’s your birthday
rthday next week Jack,
what would you like ?”
Jack thought, and thought, and thought.
Let’s make a
connection. What
do you think Jack
wants for his
birthday now?
What makes you
think that?
And Jack’s birthday
rthday really was the
best birthday ever!
Strategies for Word Study
Character Development
At the Greater Essex County District School Board we
value character development. Each book in the Making
Connections Learning Series focuses on two of the
character development traits. This book highlights
Respect and Fairness.
Word Study
Children learn vocabulary, word patterns and
spelling best through reading. Find these words in
this book with your child.
Our students are guided by caring adults who promote
personal and civic responsibility.
what
want
would
birthday
like
can
Learning Strategy
How many sentences can you make using these
words?
Be sure to read all the books
from this series!
Making Connections
with Rocky and Ruby
Caroline is a Big Sister
Helper of the Day
ay
A Trip to the Park
The Best Birthday Ever!
Greater Essex County
District School Board
www.publicboard.ca
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