Did you know? The first song to feature the lyrics Happy birthday to you was published in 1893 and written by two sisters, Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill. The song was originally titled Good Morning to All and was intended as a greeting for students on their first day of school, but it eventually became associated with birthdays and is now widely known around the world.

Creative Coloring Ideas:
• This black and white line drawing of a three-tiered birthday cake is ready to be colored by your little one or yourself. Here are some coloring ideas:
• 1. Use rainbow colors for the cakes tiers and create a colorful border using those same colors.
• 2. Color the cake in shades of pink, red, and purple to match the theme of a girls birthday party.
• 3. Add more detail with different textures such as dots or stripes on the sides of each tier.
• 4. Use your creativity by adding fun designs like polka dots, hearts, stars, or confetti around the outside of the cake.