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There Is a Bird On Your Head!-An Elephant and Piggie Book Hardcover – Illustrated, September 1, 2007

by Mo Willems (Author)
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Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.

Gerald and Piggie are best friends.

In There Is a Bird On My Head!, Gerald discovers that there is something worse than a bird on your head—two birds on your head!  Can Piggie help her best friend?
 
Read all of Elephant Gerald and Piggie’s adventures!
·      Today I Will Fly!
·      My Friend is Sad
·      I Am Invited to a Party!
·      There is a Bird on Your Head!
·      I Love My New Toy!
·      I Will Surprise My Friend!
·      Are You Ready to Play Outside?
·      Watch Me Throw the Ball!
·      Elephants Cannot Dance!
·      Pigs Make Me Sneeze!
·      I Am Going!
·      Can I Play Too?
·      We Are in a Book!
·      I Broke My Trunk!
·      Should I Share My Ice Cream?
·      Let’s Go for a Drive!
·      Happy Pig Day!
·      Listen to My Trumpet!
·      A Big Guy Took My Ball!
·      I’m a Frog!
·      My New Friend is So Fun!
·      Waiting is Not Easy!
·      I Will Take a Nap!
·      I Really Like Slop!
·      The Thank You Book
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Elephant & Piggie
  3. Print length
    64 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  6. Lexile measure
    210L
  7. Dimensions
    6.78 x 0.41 x 9.32 inches
  8. Publisher
    Hyperion Books for Children
  9. Publication date
    September 1, 2007
  10. ISBN-10
    1423106865
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1423106869
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Beginning readers familiar with Willems's books will recognize his distinctive humor and illustrative style in these stories. When Piggie receives her first invitation to a party, she asks Gerald to join her and relies on his advice because he "knows" parties in order to prepare for the big event. The elephant, however, has a tendency to overanalyze, so he prepares them both for any contingency a fancy/pool/costume party. Piggie's expressive features show her questions about their attire, but the friends set off bedecked in flippers, masks, top hat, pearl earrings, cowboy hat, and evening dress. Imagine her surprise when they find all the other guests as lavishly overdressed as they are. In the second title, Gerald learns that there are worse things than a bird on your head, namely, two love birds, a nest, and three hatchlings. With the help of Piggie, he is finally able to ask them to move, but, as the final page reveals, they have become her problem. Both books use speech bubbles gray ones for Gerald, pink for Piggie to tell the entire story. This feature is a nice touch that facilitates paired/choral readings. The conversation between the friends flows smoothly and allows beginning readers to practice expression as they read. These appealing titles will tickle the funny bones of children and are sure to become favorites. SLJ"

From easy reader and chapter book series to epic fantasies, favorite characters, settings and story lines reemerge in new additions. Young readers will welcome the return of Mo Willems's pessimistic pachyderm and spirited pig. In There Is a Bird on Your Head! Gerald the elephant despairs over a family of birds that nests atop his cranium, while Piggie is delighted. And in I Am Invited to a Party! party expert Gerald helps Piggie prepare for all possibilities, as they get dressed for a fancy party, pool party and costume party-all at the same time. PW"

It helps to have a best friend when you run into trouble, whether it's the what-to-wear-to-a-party kind or the wildlife-on-your-head variety. Like the first two entries in this beginning reader series (My Friend Is Sad and Today I Will Fly!, rev. 5/07), each of these books features a simple story told entirely through speech balloons and Willems's emotive pig and elephant characters. The animated illustrations will help new readers decode tone and meaning while the spare dialogue enhances the pictures' slapstick humor. High-spirited Piggie has never been to a party; when she receives her first invitation, neurotic Gerald takes charge of their attire. "I know parties," he claims, but Piggie and young readers may have doubts about that when Gerald insists they dress for "a fancy pool costume party." In the end, Gerald proves to be savvier than he and Piggie look. In the second book, two "love birds" make a nest on Gerald's head. Cause enough for panic, but when their three eggs hatch (in record gestation time), hysteria ensues. Luckily, Piggie has a good head on her shoulders. The minimalism of both the text and the uncluttered pictures focuses readers' attention and moves the stories forward. Party on, Elephant & Piggie! Horn Book"

About the Author

Mo Willems is the author of groundbreaking picture books, including; Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Caldecott Honor winner 2004); Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (Caldecott Honor winner 2003); Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay up Late!; The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!; Time to Say “Please”!; Leonardo, the Terrible Monster; Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct. He also wrote Today I will Fly! and My Friend Is Sad, the first books in this series.


In his previous life, Mo was a six-time Emmy Award–winning writer and animator for Sesame Streetand the creator of Cartoon Network’s Sheep in the BigCity. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.







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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hyperion Books for Children; Illustrated edition (September 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1423106865
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1423106869
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 210L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.78 x 0.41 x 9.32 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find this book hilarious and easy to read, with simple sentences and words that make it accessible for early readers. The fantastic illustrations feature animated drawings that tell the story, and customers appreciate how the book teaches emotions on each page while building confidence in beginning readers. Customers love Gerald and Piggie, with one noting how the characters' expressions are great, and they consider it a must-buy.

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198 customers mention "Fun to read"194 positive4 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, describing it as the funniest book ever with a silly and wholesome entertainment value.

"Funny and entertaining book for my two 6 year olds. My 8 year old loves reading it to them and, as with all our Mo Willems Books, is requested often...." Read more

"Love this book. Such a cute story and great pictures! We love Elephant & Piggie ! Get yourself a copy !" Read more

"...If you have a young child this is a great book to read togethor, lots of fun and laughs each time" Read more

"...This one is cute and funny for kids and grown-ups to enjoy together. Birds have begun to nest on Gerald’s head and he is not happy about it...." Read more

82 customers mention "Readability"82 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with simple sentences and words that are large enough to see clearly. One customer mentions their child loves reading it repeatedly.

"...They connect to the characters and also like that they can recognize or sound out some words and read parts of the story independently now that they..." Read more

"...a character to 'be' and then we read the story, which is simple sentences of easy words...." Read more

"...Great author, great book. I also recommend "My Friend Is Sad" and the one about the costume party, both by Willems." Read more

"...My grandchildren love them all! They are well written , with very expressive pictures and enlarged letters to show emphasis on how they’re talking." Read more

38 customers mention "Illustrations"38 positive0 negative

Customers love the illustrations in this book, describing them as fantastic and beautiful, with animated drawings that effectively tell the story. One customer notes that each page has just the right amount of words and visuals.

"Love this book. Such a cute story and great pictures! We love Elephant & Piggie ! Get yourself a copy !" Read more

"...My grandchildren love them all! They are well written , with very expressive pictures and enlarged letters to show emphasis on how they’re talking." Read more

"...I even laughed out loud at it. The drawings also should not be ignored...." Read more

"...Simple illustrations that convey a good deal of emotion make this book a fun and engaging read that has a sly moral insight...." Read more

17 customers mention "Message"17 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's positive message, noting that it teaches emotions on each page and provides great repetition to build confidence. One customer specifically mentions how it illustrates communication of needs in a fun way.

"...Great for building confidence with beginning readers, quick bedtime stories, and lots of smiles and laughs from your littles. ❤️" Read more

"...thing I love is the expressions on the characters faces...they are so human like!..." Read more

"...Simple illustrations that convey a good deal of emotion make this book a fun and engaging read that has a sly moral insight...." Read more

"...Also, each book does have a subliminal message with each story...." Read more

15 customers mention "Pacing"15 positive0 negative

Customers love the pacing of the book, particularly enjoying Gerald and Piggie's interactions throughout the story.

"...This is one of my favorite in the series - great for Valentine's Day (love birds!). Great for K - 2nd grade." Read more

"Oh, my goodness! My kids think this is the best book. They were cackling and laughing all the way through...." Read more

"...In fact, we both cracked up so much at the last page that I worried she wouldn't be able to fall asleep...." Read more

"I teach ESL to Chinese students. They all absolutely adore Gerald and Piggie...." Read more

10 customers mention "Value for money"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great buy.

"...The price is great and I continue to buy more and more books by this author...." Read more

"...Illustrations are simple and priceless." Read more

"...Usually have the 4 for 3 deal - so the end up a good price for a hardback book that you can read over and over...." Read more

"Affordable hardcover book, and great for my classroom library. The gold Seuss award is very official looking." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the great expressions on the characters and how children memorize what they say.

"...They connect to the characters and also like that they can recognize or sound out some words and read parts of the story independently now that they..." Read more

"...book that's 60+ pages!--and have humor and sarcasm, evident in the expressions of the characters, that make them enjoyable for the adults who are..." Read more

"...and Piggie books (and Pigeon books) so much that she memorizes what the characters say (she's five)!..." Read more

"...It is just a delightfully fun story. Elephant and Piggie sure have pronounced personalities. The facial expressions are apt. Love this series." Read more

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  • Emily S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Fun Bedtime Stories and Beginning Readers,
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    Funny and entertaining book for my two 6 year olds. My 8 year old loves reading it to them and, as with all our Mo Willems Books, is requested often. My 6 year olds love the silliness and emotions in the story. They connect to the characters and also like that they can recognize or sound out some words and read parts of the story independently now that they are learning to read. Great for building confidence with beginning readers, quick bedtime stories, and lots of smiles and laughs from your littles. ❤️
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Clever and cute
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    My toddler loved it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars There's a bird on my head ? Mo Williams
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    Love this book. Such a cute story and great pictures! We love Elephant & Piggie ! Get yourself a copy !
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  • Avago
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Author
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    This is our favorite book he has written, but they are all great. If you have a young child this is a great book to read togethor, lots of fun and laughs each time
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
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  • Matthew
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super cute for Kindergartener to read to you.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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    I love Elephant and Piggie books. Both of my kids were introduced to them in Kindergarten and they were motivated to try to read. After reading the Bob Books, and Go Dog Go, I would say that these are some of the most approachable books for early readers. This one is cute and funny for kids and grown-ups to enjoy together. Birds have begun to nest on Gerald’s head and he is not happy about it. Piggie is being her “glass is half full” self and that’s not helping… there is a super funny ending though!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Love al the E&P books
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    We have the entire set. This was the first one we received as a gift and started our collection. My kids are 4yrs & 7yrs old now. We've been reading these books since my older son was 2 or 3. The stories are solely told in word bubbles as conversations between the 2 main characters, plus a few recurring characters who stop by in some of the stories. We each choose a character to 'be' and then we read the story, which is simple sentences of easy words. I honestly believe these books were a huge factor in my older son teaching himself to read at a very early age. We routinely give E&P books as gifts, and I always keep my eye out for new ones and pre-order well in advance. It's a nice little package that comes out of the blue, and both my boys are very excited when the UPS man brings us a new E&P book that they've never seen before.

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    Watch Me Throw the Ball - I love the moral of the story where the most important thing is to have a good time, even if you're not a pro.
    Can I Play Too? - love this one because it teaches you to think outside the box and make the most of what you have.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars 2-yr-old loves it
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
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    My 2-yr-old loves this book. I have her a book a day leading up to Christmas as sort of an advent calendar and this seems to be her favorite of the lot. As an adult, I have to say I don't "get" this book - there's no plot, no moral, it's just silliness. It's not one of those books that the adult reading will also be entertained by. But, my kid loves it and asks for it by name. She thinks it's hilarious. That's the important thing, so 5 stars from my 2-yr-old. She also loves "Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" which I feel the exact same way about - I don't get it at all but she loves it. I might check out more books from this author even though they're far from my favorite.
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  • KSailor55
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Early Readers!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 23, 2023
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    We gave this book to our granddaughter on her 6th Birthday and she loved it! She has been learning to read in Grade 1 and this book is the right level of difficulty for her to feel successful with her reading. It is also a fun story to read.
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  • louise m
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another fabulous Elephant and Piggie book!
    Reviewed in Australia on May 14, 2024
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    My clients love these books and the ending of this book has gotten some big belly laughs!
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  • marie
    5.0 out of 5 stars pour apprendre l'anglais en douceur à l'école ou ailleurs
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    cycle 2, débutants. Les structures syntaxiques sont récurrentes, tout en s'enrichissant au cours du texte. Un vrai album d'apprentissage de la langue anglaise, qui s'adresse aux débutants 1ère année. A la base, ce livre a été écrit pour les 3 ans anglophones. C'est donc un vrai album d'une rare qualité. On trouve facilement des vidéos sur internet dans lesquelles on peut écouter lire le livre, donc cela permet un travail de fond impressionnant avec les élèves. Le professeur n'a plus peur de "mal prononcer".
    à recommander à tous les enfants et adultes qui apprennent l'anglais.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun!
    Reviewed in Spain on March 4, 2023
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    Everybody in the family loves this book!
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  • BUM
    5.0 out of 5 stars alles bestens
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    sehr lustiges buch. ideal für junge kinder, die ein wenig in die englische sprache schnuppern möchten. unserem Sohn gefällt es super.
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