For most kids, a birthday party means balloons, cake, and inviting some close friends. It’s the one day of the year when it’s totally acceptable to be selfish and make everything about you. But for Grant Mullen of Coeur d’Alene, his birthday wish was all about others.

Grant regularly joins his father volunteering at a local center for people with special needs. “It’s so important to get your children involved at a young age,” his father said. “It really makes a huge difference.”

When his birthday rolled around, he didn’t just ask for gifts or games. Instead, he asked his parents if he could invite everyone at the special needs center to his celebration. When asked why, Grant’s answer was simple and heartfelt (真诚的): “Because they don’t get invited to birthdays. Sometimes people don’t get as much love.”

Grant’s birthday wish turned into a beautiful moment of joy, reminding everyone that the best celebrations are the ones where nobody is left out.

1. 1. What does Grant often do with his father?

A    Play games at home.

B    Help at a special center.

C    Study in the library.

D    Cook for neighbors.

2. 2. What did Grant want for his birthday?

A    Many expensive things.

B    Fun party games.

C    To invite people from the center.

D    A big birthday cake.

3. 3. Why did Grant invite people from the special center?

A    They like his birthday cake.

B    They don’t often go to birthday parties.

C    His father asked him to.

D    He wanted more birthday gifts.

4. 4. What can we learn about Grant?

A    He thinks about others.

B    He likes big parties.

C    He does not like small parties.

D    His father plans his party.

5. 5. Where can you read this?

A    A storybook for teens.

B    A science report.

C    A food magazine.

D    A sports poster.