Heartwarming follow-up to the award-winning beginning chapter book Charlie & MouseThis funny story teaches the importance of family, humor, and a big heart : In this follow-up to Laurel Snyder's award-winning beginning chapter book Charlie & Mouse, the two brothers prepare to celebrate one very special birthday: their mom's! Follow along as they choose the best pancakes, hunt for presents, decorate with snakes, and more. Things don't go exactly as planned . . . but with plenty of humor and heart, Charlie and Mouse prove that sometimes when things aren't perfect, what they turn out to be is even better. Perfect chapter book and first book series for early readersRelatable characters and story line Author Laurel Snyder and illustrator Emily Hughes are the creators of the award-winning beginning chapter book Charlie & MouseFans of I Need a New Butt!, Are You My Mother? and Bob's Books will love book 3 in the series, Charlie & Mouse Even Better. Funny story teaches the importance of family, humor, and a big heart with the lovable Charlie and Mouse. Family read aloud bookBooks for kids ages 5-8Elementary school chapter booksBooks for grades 1-4