A very special day.
A little time together.
Chloe’s Birthday
by Dr. Tim Stafford
The swamp is rustling and bustling as everyone gets ready for fall. But Chloe has something else on her mind: tomorrow is her birthday. Has anyone remembered?
When Timothy the mouse takes time to listen, Fred, Ralph, and Simon join him in creating a celebration filled with unusual gifts and time together.
Get your copy →34-page full-color hardcover · 8½ × 8½-inch picture book
For kindergarten–third grade and the grown-ups who read with them.
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Friendship begins with making a little time.
A story to share
A warm, funny read-aloud about noticing others, kindness, and belonging.
Friends to grow with
Meet Fred the frog, Ralph the scorpion, Simon the snake, Timothy the mouse, and Chloe the hippo.
A conversation to begin
A parent introduction and Timothy’s closing questions invite children to think about the kind of friend they want to be.
Take a peek inside
Three actual pages from the book. Select a page to view it larger.
Meet the friends
Timothy takes time to listen
A little talk with TimothyMake a little time for someone you love.
Share the story at home, read it with your class, or give it to a young friend for a birthday. The Old Tree Friends invite us to ask: Who do I want to be?
Chloe’s Birthday · Dr. Tim Stafford
Published by RUI Press for Kids · ISBN 979-8-9933441-9-5
Read a story. Then create one of your own.
Tell the Story… Robots Doing Stuff!
Keep the imagination going with friendly robots to color and stories for your young author to tell. Pair Chloe’s Birthday with this coloring and storytelling book for more creative time together.
13 robot coloring and storytelling activity pages
20-page, 8½ × 11-inch saddle-stitch paperback
By Dr. Timothy M. Stafford
See the Robots book and sample pages ↗
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