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Features ten stories using birthdays as a premise, by ten popular children's authors including Jane Yolen, Richard Peck, Barbara Ann Porte, Johanna Hurwitz, James Howe, and Ellen Conford
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"This unique collection of short stories celebrates the creative power of imagination. At Hurwitz's invitation 10 well-known children's authors have written pieces based on a single premise: a young person finds an empty box among his or her birthday gifts. The enormously varied responses range in tone from amusing to heartwarmingly sad; all provide food for thought....An excellent surprise package."--School Library Journal.
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