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Will Ima and Jake rescue the cake? Will Mr. and Mrs. Garbanzo rescue Beanie and Harry? Most important of all, will Beanie ever get his cake? This high-flying funny story about every kid’s favorite subjects—birthdays and birthday cake—gets a delicious new twist from the imagination of Barney Saltzberg. The accompanying collage art is a sweet treat for the eye.

"Sure to be a hit after a visit to the circus, at birthday time, or anytime at all."
- School Library Journal

"This birthday party is more fun than a circus. . .Saltzberg’s whimsical, wacky imagination takes off as the family members leap and tumble their way across the pages."
- Booklist