Alex’s Birthday Surprises Brings Big Wishes and a Free Book Giveaway to Frankfurt Book Fair 2026

Alex wants one thing for his eighth birthday: a dog. There is just one problem. His track record with pets includes some unforgettable escapes, and his parents need to see that he is ready for the responsibility. In Glenda Colleen Gambill’s “Alex’s Birthday Surprises,” his chance to prove himself arrives in the form of Olivia, his aunt’s Yorkshire terrier. And then Olivia bolts

This October, visitors can discover Alex’s lively path to his birthday at The Ewings Publishing booth in Hall 4.2, Stand M23, during Frankfurt Book Fair 2026, October 7-11. Visitors can also sign up at the booth for a chance to receive a free copy of the book.

After a car ride involving runaway frogs and lizards and an incident with some unexpectedly free finches, Alex knows he has something to prove. One walk with Olivia turns into a dash toward the woods, leaving him to find out whether he can handle the surprises that come with caring for a pet.

Will he earn the birthday present he hopes for? Will there be more than one surprise waiting? Gambill’s illustrated story pairs family warmth with pet antics and the excitement of a birthday that suddenly feels very close.

Coming to the fair?

Visit The Ewings Publishing booth in Hall 4.2, Stand M23, discover “Alex’s Birthday Surprises,” and sign up for a chance to receive a free copy. If you ever counted down the days to a birthday—or pleaded for your first dog—this is a book to look for in Frankfurt

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