This is an adorable story of a little dog, Bentley who thinks that his friends have all forgotten his birthday. We alternate between Bentley’s perspective as he looks for his friends and Tia, his Fairy Dogmother has she plans a surprise party for him.

This is the first book in the series that I have read, and my daughter was a bit confused at first because we didn’t have some of the backstory from the previous book. There is a Fairy Dogmother and a magic stick that were in introduced in the first book. Once we read a few pages, it all made sense, and it was quite a cute story. I don’t think it’s necessary to start at the first book, but it would provide some context on the characters.

The story is fun and easy to understand. Bentley is an adorable character, and you just want everything to work out for him! The illustrations are great and really help to tell the story!

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Bentley’s Best Birthday EVER!

Bentley is back, and it’s his birthday! Bentley is excited to share his special day with his new friends, but they are nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Bentley meets Bella, a lost dog whose family has recently moved to Bentley’s neighborhood.

Tia, Bentley’s Fairy Dogmother, and the Dog Pack have a BIG secret! They are planning a surprise birthday party for Bentley, and when Tia is around there is always some magic. Wait till you see Bentley’s reaction to his surprise party, and especially to the special guest that Tia brings!

This book once again highlights Bentley’s kind nature, and also shows that moving to a new neighborhood can be fun! Beautifully illustrated by Anne York, Bentley fans will not be disappointed as they follow Bentley’s latest adventure.

Just the Facts:

Bentley’s Best Birthday Ever! by Claire Eckard
Genre: Childrens
Publisher: Mill City Press
Pub Date: December 14, 2021

Claire Eckard is an animal lover and believes in volunteering to give back to her community, especially to the homeless animals that need to find their forever homes. Her animals often inspire her writing, weaving their way into the stories that she writes, blending reality and fiction to entertain, teach, enlighten, and share the joy that animals bring to our lives! Claire is an author, poet, songwriter, wife, mother and grandmother! She lives in Arizona, splitting her time between her home in Yuma, Arizona and her ranch in the mountains of Prescott. Claire has three dogs, eight horses, and a miniature mule!

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