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A message in code starts a little boy off on an exciting treasure hunt through a dark cave, an underground tunnel, and more—until at the end he finds a happy surprise.

This classic picture book from the beloved Eric Carle can be shared as an enjoyable story. Preschoolers will be intrigued by the adventures and pleased by the puppy at the conclusion.

The Secret Birthday Message can also be used as a fun spring board for teaching some basic concepts. As Publishers Weekly notes: The book introduces pattern recognition, matching shapes, map-reading, and directional relationships in full-color pages that allow preschoolers to participate fully in the enticing adventure.

The nonprofit MathThroughStories organization recommends reading the book and then having children hide a ''treasure'' somewhere in the classroom and create their own map with directions for how to find the hidden treasure. Encourage the children to use geometric

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      Publisher: HarperCollins
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/01/1972
      ISBN13: 9780690723472, 978-0690723472
      ISBN10: 0690723474
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A message in code starts a little boy off on an exciting treasure hunt through a dark cave, an underground tunnel, and more—until at the end he finds a happy surprise.

      This classic picture book from the beloved Eric Carle can be shared as an enjoyable story. Preschoolers will be intrigued by the adventures and pleased by the puppy at the conclusion.

      The Secret Birthday Message can also be used as a fun spring board for teaching some basic concepts. As Publishers Weekly notes: The book introduces pattern recognition, matching shapes, map-reading, and directional relationships in full-color pages that allow preschoolers to participate fully in the enticing adventure.

      The nonprofit MathThroughStories organization recommends reading the book and then having children hide a ''treasure'' somewhere in the classroom and create their own map with directions for how to find the hidden treasure. Encourage the children to use geometric

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