Bird Hugs is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
SUMMARY
"Bird Hugs" by Ged Adamson is a heartwarming and charming picture book that tells the story of a little bird named Bernard. Bernard loves to give hugs, but there's just one problem - his wings are so long that he can't fly with all his friends. Determined to find a solution, Bernard embarks on a journey to explore different ways of learning how to fly but nothing seemed to work. Along the way, he discovers an orangutan who is upset and crying and with Bernards big and long wings he decides to give the orangutan a big hug! After Bernard's big hug all the other animals wanted hugs too and Bernard felt happy and met many new friends! The book beautifully showcases the importance of empathy, creativity, individuality and finding your unique gift in the world! Through its delightful illustrations and gentle storytelling, "Bird Hugs" reminds readers of all ages about the power of kindness and the joy of connection.
USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
- Practice making predictions throughout the book. Encourage students to check and see if their predictions were correct.
- Discuss the different characters in the story and analyze their thoughts and actions.
- Teach a lesson on making connections to enhance comprehension.
- Discuss the books plot and examine the problem and solution.
- Identify how authors use time order words in their writing.
- Teach students a new suffix and give examples from the book.
- Discuss friendship and the qualities that make a good friend.
NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
- comprehension questions
- 30 writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
You and your students will love the similar books listed below, which can all be found in our free picture book list.
- Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor
- Nerdy Birdy by Aaron Reynold
- Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
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