On the day that Gooney Bird wears her special brain-warming hat to school, Mrs. Pidgeon is teaching her class about poetry. But just when things are going well, the kids get some terrible news. And Gooney Bird will need all the inspiration her brain can muster to organize the most important poem the class has ever written.
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"I cannot say how much I adore these stories. The characters are so lovable and the stories are very amusing. My children (5 and 7) and my husband and I all enjoyed listening. In addition to the pure entertainment factor, I love the way the author teaches vocabulary and literary terms and techniques. Finally, Lee Adams is fantastic!" — rachel (5 out of 5 stars)
"I cannot say how much I adore these stories. The characters are so lovable and the stories are very amusing. My children (5 and 7) and my husband and I all enjoyed listening. In addition to the pure entertainment factor, I love the way the author teaches vocabulary and literary terms and techniques. Finally, Lee Adams is fantastic!"
" It was an awesome book. I think all second graders should read it. "
" surprised by how little I liked this book and really don't want to recommend it although I know students know Gooney Bird. Didn't like the ridiculous classroom environment that wasn't trying to be funny and not succeeding anyway, don't care for Gooney's benign know-it-all-ness, felt the African American character was a complete stereotype and insulting at that. Only redeeming part of the book was the way the story ended w/ the snow angels. uugh. "
" Gooney Bird Greene is still crazy! Great and heartfelt ending. "
" I like that the Gooney Bird books introduce different styles of writing - this book looks at poetry. Haiku, rhyming couplets, limericks etc. It's all in a very fun way that is engaging. "
" Liked this newest addition to the Gooney Bird series. Very funny and touching story about teaching poetry to second graders. Different types of poetry are introduced to the class through the teacher's mother's poems. "
" Another in the Gooney Bird Green series, this one focuses on the second grade class learning about writing poems from examples brought by their teacher, Mrs. Pidgeon. This would be great for a 2nd-4th grade class learning about poetic forms. "
" What a wonderful celebration of poetry! I love the original voice of Gooney Bird that always shines out in this series... and who would have thought underwear on the head could be like a thinking cap! "
" A very sweet and touching book about a second grade class and what they do for their teacher when her own mother dies. The personalities of the children really made this book extra special and very fun. "
" Poetry, friendship, community, family, and individuality would each be topics of discussion that can be incorporated into a reading of this book. Excellent story that encourages creativity. "
" This is a great series for the youngest readers. Lowry's Gooney Bird is unique to the say the least, and because of her quirky style and behavior, she sets a good example for her teacher and classmates. "
" I teach remedial reading and ESOL so this was an easy read for my students. It was a charming book and a great way to teach poetry. I love anything by Lois Lowry "
" This one might be useful for teachers who are introducing poetry to younger grades, as the 2nd graders in the book all learn about and write some of their own poems. "
" I think the Gooney Bird books are fun books for the second grader-esque crowd. I am a big fan of Lois Lowry. I didn't care for some of the stereotypes of a couple characters made in the book, but it could be a good discussion with kids. "
" I liked the original Gooney Bird book better. "
" I really like the Gooney Bird books, although I have to admit that Gooney Bird is not my favorite Lowry character. I like her teachers and classmates a lot better! However, this book is still charming and it made me laugh (especially the encounter with the substitute teacher!). "
" What kind of girl wears underwear on her head as a fashion statement? Gooney Bird, of course! A cute little book with a message on being true to yourself. "
" I do love Gooney Bird! I just finished this one and think it would be a great introduction to a unit on poetry! "
" This was such a fun, cute book! I thought about reading it to my oldest (5), but I think it's just a little over his head. I recommend it for 1st-3rd graders though! (Maybe even just girls...) Very, very cute...even brought tears to my eyes at the end! "
" We finished this book CD on the way back to GA from Kansas! So fun and good. "
" This is my favorite of the Gooney Bird series. Gooney teaches about poetry; couplets, haiku, limericks, rhyming verse. It's a great way to introduce the different kinds of poetry. I would highly recommend this book. "
" my daughter LOVES Gooney Bird Greene books. Lois Lowry is awesome! "
" Cute early reader. The story introduces great vocabulary for 2nd-3rd graders. As a teacher, I love the way Mrs. Pigeon is such a loving and understanding guide. I don't think I would be as lenient :) "
" I can't think of any other book that I read is like this.The name is unique.This name is special to me. "
" I found Gooney Bird too annoying to enjoy. "
" Gooney Bird Greene reminds me of the little girl who watches my cat for me when I go places - such an individual and with so much self-confidence - everyone loves her. "
" We loved this collection. Listened to it in the car and while working in the house. Very touching and laugh out loud hilarious. "
" Actually the only thing I could find with the 3rd title in the series - just more good Gooney Bird - can't wait to read the 4th one! "
Lois Lowry is the author of more than forty books for children and young adults, including the bestselling Giver Quartet and the popular Anastasia Krupnik series. She has received many honors, among them the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, the California Young Reader Medal, and the Mark Twain Award. She received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, Number the Stars and The Giver.
Lee Adams has been a voice artist for many years. Her work for the Educational Television Network can be heard on an array of videos, television series, station identifications, and commercials. She is also an accomplished singer/songwriter and lends her talents to various animation projects whenever possible. Lee has narrated both fiction and nonfiction audiobooks.
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