They are just like Christmas," Happy the Birthday Bird CEO Monica Goodson said. Goodson is Mylen's mother, and together they are working to make birthdays exciting for every child.

Children wake up Happy the Birthday Bird and experience his magic by giving Happy a last name, hugs, and a few other things. At night, Happy flies back to TuYu, carrying birthday wishes and memories.

Big Bird is officially middle-aged on November 10th. "Sesame Street,'' the time-honored monolith of Kids’ shows, produced by the Children's Television Workshop, is honoring the anniversary of ...