Billy's Birthday

Mack van Gageldonk is an author, graphic designer, and illustrator from the Netherlands. He was educated at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, where he began drawing funny and educational cartoons about animals. Mack is a regular illustrator at the Royal Zoo of Rotterdam and is the author of several children’s books, in which animals often are the lead characters.

"Having your first birthday should be a real celebration. Billy the elephant has such a wonderful day as his mom and friends shower him with fun, food, and festivities.VERDICT This title will have a spot for young children as they celebrate their own special days and those of other children." - School Library Journal