There Is a Bird On Your Head!-An Elephant and Piggie Book (original 2007; edition 2007)

by Mo Willems (Author)

Series: Elephant and Piggie (3)

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Gerald the elephant discovers that there is something worse than a bird on your head-- two birds on your head! Piggie will try to help her best friend.

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Title:	There Is a Bird On Your Head!-An Elephant and Piggie Book
Authors:	Mo Willems (Author)
Info:	Hyperion Books for Children (2007), Edition: Illustrated, 64 pages
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There Is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems (2007)

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Independent reading level: Grades k-2
Awards:Theodor Seuss Geisel Award

zcason | Nov 25, 2024 |

There Is a Bird on Your Head! is a humorous picture book that follows the antics of two best friends, Elephant and Piggie. When Piggie notices that a bird has landed on Elephant's head, he becomes increasingly concerned and tries to help his friend get rid of it. However, every attempt to solve the problem only leads to more birds landing on Elephant's head. Through their misadventures, Elephant and Piggie learn the value of friendship, cooperation, and finding humor in unexpected situations.Teachers can lead discussions about friendship, problem-solving, and resilience. this book is best suited for younger grades.

TravisJ | Apr 24, 2024 |

How is Mo Willems so funny with so few words? It's awesome. (

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LibrarianDest | Jan 3, 2024 |

This book is very cute and easy. It can be a book that can help get children on starting to read longer picture books. It is a book that young children would enjoy reading because of its funny pictures.

pryckewaert22 | Feb 21, 2023 |

Gold Surface of Award Sticker Peeled Off

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There is a Bird on Your Head | My Friend is Sad by Mo Willems

Elephant & Piggie Bundle by Mo Willems

Elephant & Piggie Set of 5 Books: There Is a Bird on Your Head!, Elephant & Piggie: Can I Play Too?, Elephant & Piggie: My Friend Is Sad, Elephant & Piggie: I Love My New Toy!, Elephant & Piggie: A Big Guy Took My Ball! by Mo Willems

My Friend Is Sad | There Is a Bird on Your Head! | I Love My New Toy by Mo Willems

An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 3 by Mo Willems

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Awards

Charlotte Award (Winner – 2010)

Geisel Award (Winner – 2008)

Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee – Grades K-3 – 2010)

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Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (2008)

CCBC Choices (2008)

Notable Children's Book (2008)

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year (2007)

Spanish Language Books Recommended by the Children’s Book Committee

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There Is a Bird on Your Head!

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2007

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To Lee and Diane

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