Meet Wordy Birdy, a very chatty bird who talks WAY more than she listens! A hilarious new story from Tammi Sauer, beloved author of Nugget & FangChicken Dance, and My Alien.

Wordy Birdy LOVES to talk. “Hello, sunrise. Hello, pink sky. Hello, orange sky!” But does she love to listen? NOPE. One day, while she’s walking through the forest, her gift of the gab gets her into hot water: “That’s a pretty tree and that’s a pretty tree and that’s a pretty danger sign and that’s a pretty tree. . . .” Will this inattentive bird walk right into danger? Will her faraway thoughts lead her along a path of doom? It’s up to her long-suffering, heard-it-all-before pals Squirrel, Raccoon, and Rabbit to save their distracted friend.

Author Tammi Sauer will have kids and their parents in stitches with this funny, fast-paced, lovable caper about the importance of paying attention—and the importance of standing by your friends through thick and thin.

And look for the hilarious sequel, Wordy Birdy Meets Mr. Cougarpants!

Praise for Wordy Birdy

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year

“laugh-out-loud funny . . . caregivers will certainly find this chuckleworthy.”—Kirkus

"amusing and entertaining"—School Library Journal

"an entertaining approach to the topic of listening."—Booklist
© Marshall Hawkins
TAMMI SAUER is a beloved children's book author whose numerous award-winning picture books include Wordy Birdy, Nugget & Fang, Mary Had a Little Glam, and Chicken Dance. A former teacher and library media specialist, Tammi lives in Edmond, Oklahoma. View titles by Tammi Sauer
DAVE MOTTRAM is a designer and illustrator working in Ohio. He has illustrated Wordy BirdyEmergency Kittens!Race Car DreamsMighty Tug, and Oy Vey! Life in a Shoe. To learn more about Dave's work, visit him at davemottram.com and follow him on Instagram at @dmott70. View titles by Dave Mottram

Educator Guide for Wordy Birdy

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

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Classroom Activities for Wordy Birdy

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

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Discussion Guide for Wordy Birdy

Provides questions, discussion topics, suggested reading lists, introductions and/or author Q&As, which are intended to enhance reading groups’ experiences.

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  • NOMINEE
    Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2021
    New York State Three Apples Award
A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year

“Laugh-out-loud funny . . . caregivers will certainly find this chuckleworthy.”—Kirkus

"Amusing and entertaining"—School Library Journal

"An entertaining approach to the topic of listening."—Booklist

About

Meet Wordy Birdy, a very chatty bird who talks WAY more than she listens! A hilarious new story from Tammi Sauer, beloved author of Nugget & FangChicken Dance, and My Alien.

Wordy Birdy LOVES to talk. “Hello, sunrise. Hello, pink sky. Hello, orange sky!” But does she love to listen? NOPE. One day, while she’s walking through the forest, her gift of the gab gets her into hot water: “That’s a pretty tree and that’s a pretty tree and that’s a pretty danger sign and that’s a pretty tree. . . .” Will this inattentive bird walk right into danger? Will her faraway thoughts lead her along a path of doom? It’s up to her long-suffering, heard-it-all-before pals Squirrel, Raccoon, and Rabbit to save their distracted friend.

Author Tammi Sauer will have kids and their parents in stitches with this funny, fast-paced, lovable caper about the importance of paying attention—and the importance of standing by your friends through thick and thin.

And look for the hilarious sequel, Wordy Birdy Meets Mr. Cougarpants!

Praise for Wordy Birdy

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year

“laugh-out-loud funny . . . caregivers will certainly find this chuckleworthy.”—Kirkus

"amusing and entertaining"—School Library Journal

"an entertaining approach to the topic of listening."—Booklist

Author

© Marshall Hawkins
TAMMI SAUER is a beloved children's book author whose numerous award-winning picture books include Wordy Birdy, Nugget & Fang, Mary Had a Little Glam, and Chicken Dance. A former teacher and library media specialist, Tammi lives in Edmond, Oklahoma. View titles by Tammi Sauer
DAVE MOTTRAM is a designer and illustrator working in Ohio. He has illustrated Wordy BirdyEmergency Kittens!Race Car DreamsMighty Tug, and Oy Vey! Life in a Shoe. To learn more about Dave's work, visit him at davemottram.com and follow him on Instagram at @dmott70. View titles by Dave Mottram

Guides

Educator Guide for Wordy Birdy

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

Classroom Activities for Wordy Birdy

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

Discussion Guide for Wordy Birdy

Provides questions, discussion topics, suggested reading lists, introductions and/or author Q&As, which are intended to enhance reading groups’ experiences.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

Awards

  • NOMINEE
    Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2021
    New York State Three Apples Award

Praise

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year

“Laugh-out-loud funny . . . caregivers will certainly find this chuckleworthy.”—Kirkus

"Amusing and entertaining"—School Library Journal

"An entertaining approach to the topic of listening."—Booklist