Henry's Happy Birthday

This story has a great moral. It is Henry’s birthday and he is very excited, but it seemed that nothing is going as planned for him. The cake was not the flavor that he wanted. He did not get the wear the clothes that he had planned. He thought that his guest had gotten him bad gifts. He also did not win the games that they were playing. Henry is very sour about the way that his birthday is going. He even goes as far as wishing that it was not his birthday while blowing out his candles. As the party progresses things start to go better. The cake that his mom made was very delicious. His friend gave him great gift that he really enjoyed. He forgot about the clothes and games and began to enjoy the party. I think that this story is great in teaching children that things are not always as they seem. Henry was upset that his party was not as planned but in the end he had a great time. I think that this book could help adults as much as children. If he had been easier going, the entire day may have been just as great as the end.