A magical adventure — Available in print, eBook, and audiobook
The Seventh
Birthday
Wish
Illustrated by Florence Jayne | Written by Bruce E. Arrington
About the Story
On the morning of his seventh birthday, everything changes. A door with a golden handle. A portal to imagination. A choice that will change lives.
Wild flying horses are ready to whisk Wesley away into the skies! But when his journey takes him to an unhappy corner of the kingdom, he meets an older boy who has made a terrible mistake. Wesley is faced with a massive choice: will he use his powerful birthday wish for selfish greed, or will he choose the magic of friendship and compassion?
What Readers Are Saying
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“The story took me back to a simpler time when I first found the enchanting worlds inside of books.” — Ellen, Amazon Review |
“This is a wonderful picture storybook, and it’s really meant for a parent to read aloud to a child.” — D.B. Rose, Amazon Review |
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Hear a Sample
Listen to a short excerpt narrated by Philip Church and let the magic begin.
Peek Inside
A few illustrations that bring the story to life.
For Educators
Teacher’s Corner
Creative & Social-Emotional Learning Activities
🚪 The Magic Door Design
Have students draw and decorate their own magical door based on Wesley’s golden-handled portal. On the back, they write or dictate what kind of world they hope lies behind it.
⭐ Selfless Wish Star
Give each student a paper cutout of a star. Instruct them to write down a “selfless wish”—a wish that only benefits someone else in their family, classroom, or community, mirroring Wesley’s ultimate choice.
🎭 Role-Play the Rite of Passage
Group students into pairs to act out the scene where Wesley meets the boy who made a mistake. Have them practice discussing how to fix mistakes through teamwork and compassion instead of using force.
🐴 Flying Horse Sculptures
Utilize clay or playdough to mold the majestic flying horses that Wesley rides. Students can paint or color them to match how the horses change color in the sky.
The Storyteller
About the Author
Bruce E. Arrington is an independent author and the founder of Pipe Dream Books, dedicated to crafting immersive stories that spark the imagination across generations. From whimsical picture books to sweeping epic fantasy worlds, Bruce weaves themes of integrity, courage, and perseverance into every narrative.
