A new girl in class loves being the center of attention and tells the most entertaining "absolutely true" stories. There's never been anyone like Gooney Bird Greene at Watertower Elementary School. What other new kid comes to school wearing pajamas and cowboy boots one day and polka-dot t-shirt and tutu on another? When is the star of story time and keeps her teacher and classmates on the edge of their seats with her "absolutely true" stories. But What about her classmates? do they have stories good enough to share?
Adapted from www.RandomHouse.com/kids
Discussion Questions:
1. How would you describe Gooney Bird Greene to your friends?
2. How did Gooney Bird get her name? How did you get your name?
3. What was your favorite Gooney Bird Story?
4. What are some of Gooney Bird's tips for creating a good story?
5. Are you at all like Gooney Bird? Would you go to school dressed like she does?
6. How does Gooney handle being the new girl at school? How do the other kids feel about her?
7. Create a list of other fictional characters that are similar to Gooney Bird Greene. List their similarities.
8. Think about a time you were late to school, a time you saved your money to buy something really special, lost a pet or anything else that Gooney Bird told a story about.
9. Did you enjoy reading Gooney Bird Greene? Why or why not?
