It was a sunny day, perfect for a walk in the park. When Elmo saw his friend Abby Cadabby, he smiled happily. But Abby didn’t smile back.

“Why does Abby look sad?” he asked.

“Well, today’s my birthday,” Abby replied.

“But nobody remembered.”

“What can Elmo do to cheer up his friend Abby?” he wondered.

“I don’t know,” Abby said. “I don’t even feel like playing with anyone today.”

“Abby and Elmo should take a walk down Sesame Street,” he decided. “Maybe that will help.”

“Here’s the party store,” Elmo said. “Elmo and Abby could get some pink and purple streamers! And confetti! And polka-dot hats! And make a party!”

“I don’t think so,” Abby said quietly.

“Would Abby like some lemonade?” Elmo asked as they wandered into the grocery store. But Abby didn’t want anything to drink.

Next stop was the bakery.

“How about some pretty pink cupcakes?” Elmo suggested.

“I’m not hungry right now,” answered Abby.

“Something will cheer Abby up soon,” Elmo said gently. “Elmo is sure of it!”

“I’d like to walk some more,” Abby told Elmo. So they kept going down Sesame Street.

“Maybe some pink flowers would perk Abby up,” Elmo said.

“I don’t need flowers for that,” Abby answered. “Just walking around with you is making me feel a little better already.”

“I have an idea,” Abby continued, sounding a little more cheerful. “Let’s go to my house and play some games.”

“Okay!” Elmo answered with a big smile.

And when they got there …

 … the dining room was full of friends!

“Surprise!” they shouted.

And for the first time that day, Abby really smiled.

“You remembered my birthday!” she exclaimed.

“We made a pink party for Abby,” Big Bird said.

“And it is very, very pink indeed,” Grover added. “Do you not just love it?”

“I do!” Abby said. “But what I love even more is that I have so many good friends!”

“Here’s a card for you, too, Abby,” said Murray.

“Oh, thank you!” Abby replied. And now she couldn’t stop smiling.