It's Sammy's birthday today and he is very excited to spend this day playing with his friends. Unfortunately, when Sammy arrives at their favorite play spot his friends are nowhere to be found. Where could they be? Did they forget Sammy's birthday? Follow Sammy(a friendly purple creature)as he searches for his friends all over the colorful town of Fern Valley. Meet several interesting characters from Sammy's school, the shop, and, as we search, we learn more about Sammy himself. Sammy's Birthday Surprise is an introduction into a fun, unique, and always interesting world seen through the eyes of Artist Jeff Fernengel and told through the words of Douglas Esper. What is Sammy's Birthday Surprise? You'll have to read the book to find out.