Books like Gooney Bird on the map by Lois Lowry
When her second‑grade friends envy the three kids sent on a winter vacation, Gooney Bird Greene, known for her creativity, devises a geography activity that brings the class together and lifts their mood. The story unfolds in a U.S. school setting, highlighting classroom friendship and clever problem‑solving.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Lois Lowry
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