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A family gathering at the usual Hacienda brings astonishing events around the grandmother's birthday. Cuatro hermanos se reúnen durante un fin de semana para festejar el cumpleaños de su abuela. Durante la celebración se enteran de que su padre, un tipo desapegado, borracho e irresponsable ha encontrado el amor y ha decidido cambiar su vida. La revelación llega justo cuando la vida de sus hijos atraviesa su peor momento.

When he sees how his friends react when he breaks the piñata at his fifth birthday party, a Mexican boy called Álex asks his parents for two, one for the party and a second just for him, but having one all to himself is not what he expects.

"A unique, spunky, multiracial, bilingual girl plans a one-of-a-kind birthday party and hopes her abuelita (grandma) will be able to come from Peru to join the festivities. Includes an author's note and glossaries"--

Edward, a shy young bear, is not ready for birthday pool parties with high-spirited, grade-school bears.

Joaquín Sorolla asks his daughter what present she wants for her birthday. She answers that she wants a starfish -- something very difficult to find.