Birthday card for a child

"Dear precious one, Happy Birthday! I am so happy to celebrate this day with you. You have grown up so fast, and you are becoming more and more beautiful every day. I am so proud of you and all that you have achieved so far. I wish you a day filled with everything you love: gifts, cakes, games and hugs. May this day be full of memorable moments and laughter. I love you more than anything and wish you the best for the coming year. With all my love, Mum/Dad"

"My dear [first name], I wish you a very happy birthday! May this day be filled with happiness, laughter, gifts and cake. Remember this day as one of the best days of your life, and continue to enjoy every moment. Happy birthday to you! "

"My little [first name],
I want to wish you a very happy birthday! I hope this day is full of surprises, laughter and memorable moments.
I also wish you all the happiness and success in your life, that you grow up healthy and wise. But that's for sure ;-)
Have fun today and enjoy every moment! Especially with your little brother!
And may the whole year ahead be as sweet as your birthday cake!
I love you!"

"Happy birthday, [first name]! I wish I could be there to help you blow out your candles, so I'm sending a great big hug in the post instead."

"Watch out, [first name]! As soon as I see you, there are [X] birthday bumps with your name on them. Until then, happy birthday!"

"The world is so full of a number of things,
I'm sure we should all be as happy as kings." Robert Louis Stevenson, Happy Thought

The birthday star can't read just yet, but this is a card the family will keep for years. A few words to celebrate that very first year.

"One whole year of smiles, giggles and very short nights. Happy first birthday, [first name]!"

"You've had quite a year, [first name]. You've learnt to smile, to crawl and to wrap the whole family around your little finger. Happy 1st birthday!"

"One little candle, one little cake,
and all the smiles a year can make."

A card from the grandparents tends to stay on the fridge or the bedroom wall for a long time. Warm words to sign with whatever your grandchildren call you: Nan, Gran, Grandpa or Pops.

"Happy birthday to our favourite [X]-year-old! You may be growing up fast, but there will always be room on our laps and cake in our tin."

"Grandad says that when he was your age, he walked ten miles to school. Grandma says it was two streets away. Happy birthday, [first name]!"

"Roses are red, violets are blue,
our favourite person in the world is you."

As a godparent, you have the best job in the family: ally, confidant and occasional troublemaker. A few lines to remind your godson or goddaughter that you're in their corner, near or far.

"Dear [first name], being your godfather is one of the proudest jobs I've ever had. I'm always here for you, today and every other day. Many happy returns!"

"To my wonderful goddaughter: stay curious, stay cheeky and stay exactly who you are. I couldn't be prouder to be your godmother. Happy birthday!"

"Our deal still stands: I spoil you, you tell me everything, and we don't breathe a word to your parents. Happy birthday, [first name]!"

"Near or far, wherever you are,
you'll always be my shining star."

"My sweet Fairy, I am so grateful to have such an amazing little girl like you in my life. Today is your birthday and I want you to know how much you mean to me. May this day be filled with everything you love the most and may all your dreams come true. Happy birthday my beautiful little girl."

"Happy birthday my sweet little girl! Today you are getting a little older and a little wiser. I am so proud of the person you have become and I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. May this day be magical and memorable, filled with love and gifts."

"My sweet little girl, today is your birthday and I want you to know how precious you are to me. You are a ray of sunshine in my life and I am so happy to be able to celebrate your birthday today. Let this day be full of surprises and happiness, and may you have fun and thrive. Happy birthday my princess."

"Happy birthday, my darling girl! You've learnt so many new things this year, but you could always melt my heart with a single smile."

"Good news: today you're queen of the house. Bad news for everyone else: you already were yesterday. Happy birthday, Your Majesty!"

"And though she be but little, she is fierce." William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream

"Happy birthday my little superhero! I hope your day is filled with super powers and extraordinary adventures. Whether you can save the world, fly high in the sky, or run faster than the speed of light, I'm sure you will do wonders. Happy birthday my favourite hero!"

"Happy birthday to the fastest and boldest kid I know! I hope you have an amazing day full of car racing and awesome stunts. Whether you're driving a race car or a fighter plane, I'm sure you'll do great. Happy birthday my little pilot!"

"3, 2, 1, lift-off! Captain [first name] is blasting off to planet [X] today, with cake on board. Happy birthday, space explorer!"

"You're [X]! In dinosaur years, that means you can eat all the cake and roar as loud as you like. Happy roar-thday!"

"Little pirate, brave and bold,
you're worth more than chests of gold."

The vote, the driving test, the first big decisions: turning 18 is a real milestone. These are words they'll still have in a drawer years from now.

"You're 18! You can now vote, sign contracts and make your own terrible decisions. We will still tell you to take a coat."

"Eighteen years ago, you changed everything. Now the world is yours to explore, and the door here will always be open. Happy 18th birthday."

"Eighteen candles burning bright,
your whole future in their light."

"Hi Big Guy! Happy birthday to you! Today you are officially an adult, but I suggest you stick to orange juice for now. I hope you have a great day full of fun and madness. Don't forget to party hard and have a good time with your friends. And if you behave, maybe you'll get a little surprise from me. I'm so happy to see that you are growing up and getting funnier. You make me laugh every day and I'm so proud of you. Happy birthday to you!"

"Dear [first name], today is your special day and I am so happy to be able to wish you a happy birthday. I wish you a day full of unforgettable moments and surprises. Hope this day is full of happiness for you and that you can have fun with your friends and family. I am proud to see how much you have grown and how mature and independent you have become. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Happy birthday to you!"

"Happy birthday, my baby sister! You are now an incredible young woman and I am so proud of everything you have achieved so far. Use this day as a reminder of how strong and brave you are, and never forget that I will always be there to support and encourage you."

"18, what a marvellous age! I'm so happy to celebrate this day with you, and I can't wait to see what the future holds. I love you more than anything else in the world and I wish you a fantastic day filled with love and happiness."

"Happy birthday! 18, what a grand age! You are now old enough to vote and make your own decisions (wise ones, we hope!). Congratulations on your maturity (or lack of it) and have a fantastic day celebrating your birthday with your friends!"

"This is a card. It's made of paper. You can't swipe it, charge it or leave it on read. Happy birthday anyway!"

"You roll your eyes, reply in two words and sleep until noon. And you're still the person I'm proudest of in the whole world. Happy birthday."

"Happy birthday! I promise not to hug you in front of your friends. Much."