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There Is a Bird on Your Head!

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There Is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems is a delightful children's book about two characters, Elephant Gerald and Piggie. Gerald discovers that having a bird on his head can lead to unexpected adventures. Through simple text and charming illustrations, the story explores themes of friendship, patience, and problem-solving in a humorous and engaging way that resonates with young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's book features a humorous and endearing story that will charm young readers with its playful illustrations and engaging dialogue. You might enjoy this book if you appreciate witty storytelling and lovable characters, as it follows the antics of two friends navigating a feathered predicament with humour and heart.

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There Is a Bird on Your Head!

Early chapter readers from a bestselling and critically acclaimed author

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Early chapter readers from a bestselling and critically acclaimed author

Winner of Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for the Most Distinguished Book for Beginning Readers.

Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book from the award-winning author of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! is perfect for children just learning to read. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In There Is a Bird on Your Head!, Gerald discovers that there is something worse than a bird on your head – two birds on your head!

Series: Elephant and Piggie

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There Is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems is described as enjoyable for readers of all ages, highlighting its universal appeal and engaging humour.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406348248

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Mo Willems is a three-time Caldecott Honor winner for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity. His celebrated Elephant & Piggie early-reader series has been awarded the Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal on two occasions as well as three Honors. Other favourites include Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs and That Is Not a Good Idea. Before he turned to children's books, Mo was a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he won six Emmy Awards. Mo lives with his family in Paris, France. Find him online at www.mowillems.com and on Twitter as @The_Pigeon.

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