Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily who was having her birthday. She was very excited and couldn't wait to celebrate with her friends and family. On the day of her birthday, she woke up to find a big bunch of balloons tied to her bedpost.

She got dressed and went to the bakery to buy a cake for her birthday party. At the bakery, she saw a balloon vendor who had the most beautiful balloons she had ever seen. Emily picked out a pretty pink balloon and took it with her to the bakery to get her cake.

The baker was so impressed with Emily's balloon that he gave her a special birthday cupcake with a candle on top. Emily was thrilled and made a wish as she blew out the candle.

After buying her cake, Emily went back home to get ready for her party. All of her friends and family arrived and they all sang "Happy Birthday" to her while she blew out the candles on her cake. They played games, ate cake, and danced with the balloons.

Emily had the best birthday ever, and every year she would always remember the special birthday she had at the bakery with her balloons.

Reflections

1. What did Emily wake up to on her birthday?
2. Why was the baker impressed with Emily's balloon?
3. What did Emily wish for when she blew out the candle on her cupcake?
4. How did Emily's friends and family celebrate her birthday?
5. What did Emily always remember about her birthday?