- This page is about the original novel for the graphic novel see Karen's Birthday (Graphic Novel)
Karen's Birthday is the seventh book of the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series.
Back Cover Summary
It's Karen's birthday! She can't wait for all those presents. Karen is even having two parties — one at Daddy's house and one at Mommy's.
But what Karen really wants for her birthday is one party, with her whole family together.
Will Karen's birthday wish come true?
Summary
Characters in this book
Karen's Family
- Karen Brewer
- Andrew Brewer
- Big House - Watson Brewer, Elizabeth Thomas-Brewer, Charlie Thomas, Sam Thomas, Kristy Thomas, David Michael Thomas, Emily Michelle Brewer, Nannie
- Little House - Seth Engle, Lisa Engle
Kids
Adults
- Ms. Colman
- Mrs. Papadakis
Places in this book
- Big House
- Little House
- Stoneybrook Academy
- Happy-Time Circus
Trivia
- The 2022 reprint was released February 1 [1]
- The first printing of this book came with a "special card from Karen".
- On the dedication page it says "This book is for the Fultons - Pam and Jim, Andrew and Patrick."
- Inconsistencies: In an illustration on page 22 Karen isn’t wearing glasses.
- Real life and pop culture references: McDonald's, Matilda (book), Roald Dahl books, Sears catalogue, Mrs. Frisbee and the Rats of NIMH (book),
- The Hsu Family moved to Stoneybrook just before the events of this book.
- The book takes place between BSC #32 and #33.
- Circuses that have visited Stamford include Happy-Time and Doctor Doodle's Big Top.
- When Karen turned 6 Karen wanted a magician and pony rides and a dinner at Klunko Clown's Palace.
- Karen's class went to a museum in Stamford just before chapter 3.
- Hannie developed a crush on Scott Hsu in this book.
- Karen has a special stone only for hopscotch.
- Lisa works in this, going forward she doesn't have a job.
- Nannie is making Emily a sweater
- The cover happens in chapter 17.