Books like Gooney Bird is so absurd by Lois Lowry
Mrs. Pidgeon's second‑grade classroom becomes a vibrant poetry hub as her students practice haiku, couplets, and free verse. The unit culminates in a moving tribute to Mrs. Pidgeon's mother, whose planning and enthusiasm are led by the irrepressible Gooney Bird Greene.
Through humor and collaboration, the children learn how creative expression can honor those they love while developing their own literary skills.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Lois Lowry
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