The Birthday Party

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It was Emma's birthday.

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It was Emma's birthday. She turned seven. She had a party in the backyard. She invited all her friends from school. They played games. They played pin the tail on the donkey. They had a relay race. Then it was time for cake.

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The cake had seven candles. Everyone sang Happy Birthday. Emma made a wish and blew out the candles. She cut the cake and gave everyone a piece. Then Emma opened her gifts. She got a board game and a book. She got a new jump rope.

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She said thank you to everyone. She wrote thank-you notes the next day. It was the best birthday ever. Emma will remember it for a long time.

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