In this simple story belonging to the first level of Herbster Readers, Herbie Bear and his family members make all sorts of birthday surprises for Mom while she's at work. Readers can search for the hidden ovals throughout the book's artwork. Excerpted from Mom's Birthday Surprise by Cecilia Minden, Joanne D. Meier All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.