But... It's My Birthday! is intended for high end 2nd thru lower end 6th grade readers.

The notion of going to school on a birthday can be disheartening

enough. Attending school on a birthday, even when you like school,

as does the student in this tale, might be more of an aggravating

nuisance if you spend the day thinking about presents, cake, and

ice-cream. 

Intermediate Version - Approximately 400 Words

Advanced Version - Approximately 425 Words

Note: Word count does not represent word comprehension.

Word comprehension criteria is used to discern reading

level appropriateness.