{"product_id":"9780547488981_gooney-bird-greene","title":"Gooney Bird Greene","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo-time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry introduces a new girl in class who loves being the center of attention and tells the most entertaining “absolutely true” stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere’s never been anyone like Gooney Bird Greene at Watertower Elementary School. What other new kid comes to school wearing pajamas and cowboy boots one day and a polka-dot T-shirt and tutu on another?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the moment Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary School, her fellow second graders are intrigued by her unique sense of style and her unusual lunches. So when story time arrives, the choice is unanimous: they want to hear about Gooney Bird Greene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd that suits Gooney Bird just fine, because, as it turns out, she has quite a few interesting and \"absolutely true\" stories to tell. Through Gooney Bird and her tales, the acclaimed author Lois Lowry introduces young readers to the elements of storytelling. This book encourages the storyteller in everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hilarious and heartwarming classroom story is perfect for young readers and aspiring writers, featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA School Story with Heart and Humor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gooney Bird Greene’s arrival at Watertower Elementary turns Mrs. Pidgeon’s second-grade class upside down in the most wonderful way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCelebrating Individuality:\u003c\/b\u003e With her unique outfits—from cowboy boots to tutus—and her boundless confidence, Gooney Bird shows kids the joy of being \"right smack in the middle of everything.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Elements of Storytelling:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn about characters, plot, suspense, and more as Gooney Bird shares her \"absolutely true\" stories about coming from China on a flying carpet and getting diamond earrings from a palace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Unforgettable Main Character:\u003c\/b\u003e She’s mysterious, interesting, and a natural-born storyteller. Young readers will fall in love with the one-of-a-kind Gooney Bird Greene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lois Lowry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889852403861,"sku":"9780547488981","price":8.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/x145_c260b35b-c9e9-42b5-b38a-3d932195452a.jpg?v=1769490679","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780547488981_gooney-bird-greene","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}