Did you know The Maine Birthday Book was born in Cape Elizabeth? Author Tonya Shevenell was walking in the woods near Great Pond when the idea for the book “arrived”. Celebrating the wildlife and geography of Maine through the birthday stories and special wishes of animal friends, this is a children’s book the whole family can enjoy. It makes a great gift any day of the year! These copies are signed by Tonya who is proud to be a graduate of K-12 Cape schools!

What would you wish for? That's the question a thoughtful chickadee asks his friends who have traveled from all over Maine's woods, waterways and wilderness to celebrate his birthday. Gathered around the dandelion birthday candle, each animal offers a special wish idea as they take turns telling stories about their own Maine birthdays. 

Explore the wildlife, geography and magic of Maine through this 52-page birthday celebration from the imagination of Maine native, Tonya Shevenell, with water-color illustrations by Laura Winslow.