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K-3
Illustrated by
Teresa Murfin.
In occasionally uneven verses, self-proclaimed expert Percy (from Back-to-School Rules and Thanksgiving Rules) offers rules for enjoying birthdays. Most aren't surprising, but he does provide a useful message about getting older: "Discover life's possibilities! / Have fun, try something new." The jaunty illustrations feature plenty of eye-catching patterns, including lined notebook and graph papers--fitting with the "rules" theme.