This party background pulls out all of the stops with a balloon, confetti, some noise makers, a glittery banner, and a pink sprinkle donut. 12. Doggonit, it's your birthday.

Illustration by Sumbul. It was Saba’s first birthday since joining her new school and her friends were excited to celebrate. “We must arrange a surprise party for her,” Naseem told her friends.

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