Why I Love This Book

Wordy Birdy is a fun read and a great reminder about why it is so important to listen to others and pay attention to our surroundings.  In addition to teaching a great lesson, this book is also funny and fast paced.

This book presents the importance of listening in a fun way that's not too serious, yet is still able to get the point across. It's always better to listen more than you speak or at least as much as you speak.

​The cover art definitely gives a hint about what you can expect from this bird!

This story is a perfect one to read over and over again. Each reading is an opportunity for a new and important lesson. 
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Themes
  • Friendship
  • Helping Others
  • Empathy

Awards
  • Nominee New York State Three Apples Award

Teachable Moments
This book offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:
  • Parts of a Book (Cover, Title, Author, Illustrator, Spine, End Papers...)
  • Character Traits - Brainstorm a list of words that could be used to describe Wordy Birdy.
  • Rich Verbs- lurch, freckled, skipped, patter, ducked, and witness.
  • Dialogue-  Discuss the differences between the writing in the speech bubbles and the other writing that's on each page. How do you know who is doing the talking?
  • Order of Events /Plot- What did Wordy Birdy do first, next, and last?​
  • Punctuation- There are so many exclamation points in this book! Explain why an author might use an exclamation point.
  • Science- Look at a few books about birds to try and decide what type of bird Wordy Birdy resembles.
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Beyond the Book Resources

​Each $3.99 Beyond the Book Download Includes:
  • Getting Started - an introduction to the Read it Again method
  • Comprehension Questions  -  A list of  questions that tap into different levels of understanding and foster conversations about the story
  • ​Vocabulary Flashcards - Along with the flashcards, you'll also receive ideas for putting the cards to use in multiple ways
  • Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram- What does this story have in common with another similar story and how does it differ?
  • Writing - We provide an image and story prompt designed to extend the theme of the story. No, we don't expect your child to write just yet. Instead, you can take down the dictation of the story your child tells.
  • Story Elements Page - Understanding what makes a story a story is an important skill.  This activity asks your child to identify the following: characters, setting, problem, solution, favorite part, and summary.
  • Cooking ideas related to the story
  • Art ideas related to the story
  • Links to  Great Games,  toys, manipulatives, and movies
  • Information on the Research behind ReaditAgain​
Important Note: This download does not include the book, only the resources listed above. The book may be purchased separately by clicking here.​
It's really that simple...
​ One Great Story
 Multiple Readings
Fun & Educational Follow-up Activities
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Wordy Birdy
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​Themed Toys

Adding an element of play is yet another way to deepen the understanding of the concepts introduced within the multiple readings of the story.  You'll be surprised at the amount of learning that's transferred and reinforced through  imaginative play.
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Why I Love These Specific Playthings:
  • Each item has a direct connection to Wordy Birdy.
  • There are no batteries.
  • They encourage imaginative play.
  • They make it easy to re-enact the story.
  • ​They take the learning another step forward.
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Binoculars for Kids $20.99
Bird Watching Book for Kids $8.99
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald