A beautifully written story about the lessons of bullying and the strong ties of friendship between young friends. Cusak's Fifth Birthday is a teaching tool on empathy and the seriousness of bullying that plague so many of our children today. Cusak invites all his canine friends, and even a horse, too, to his fifth birthday bash at Annie's Pet Spa. When his best friend starts bullying Bubbles, will Cusak stick up for Bubbles or follow the crowd? What would you do if your best friend is being bullied?