''The Wild Birthday Cake'' is a 1949

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children's picture book written by

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and illustrated by

Hildegard Woodward Hildegard Woodward (February 10, 1898 – December 1977) was the author and illustrator of many children's books, two of which were awarded a Caldecott Honor. Woodward's art was not restricted to children's books; her portfolio includes numerous ...

. The book describes what happens when a boy wonders what to take to a friend's party. The book was a recipient of a 1950 Caldecott Honor Book for its illustrations.

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1949 children's books American picture books Caldecott Honor-winning works English-language books Children's books about ducks Children's books about birthdays Children's books set in the United States Children's books set in forests Male characters in literature Child characters in literature Doubleday (publisher) books {{child-picture-book-stub