Meatball the Yorkie is bursting with excitement—it's his birthday, and that means playing his favorite game of birthday hide-and-seek with his best friend Spaghetti the Chicken. This year, Spaghetti has a special surprise planned, and she needs YOUR help to make it happen! 

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Join Meatball as he searches through the alphabet from A to Z, meeting a hilarious cast of animal friends along the way.

From Ann Chové the French chef anchovy to Zodi the zany Zorse, each character brings their own personality and plenty of groan-worthy puns that will have kids and parents laughing out loud together. But here's the secret—can you spot Spaghetti hiding in every illustration before Meatball does? This interactive alphabet adventure encourages young readers to become part of the story while learning letters, enjoying wordplay, and discovering that the best surprises come from the ones who love us most.

 

Perfect for early readers ages 4-9, this heartwarming tale celebrates friendship, family, and the joy of birthdays with enough dad jokes and clever references to keep the whole family entertained. Because sometimes the best gift isn't what you're looking for—it's who you find along the way.