The concept of a girl raised by pigeons on a roof in New York City feels utterly real in Noel's capable hands.

Noel's realistic depiction of Coo's journey to trusting other humans and finding her voice is a joy to read. Coo (the main character) has never left the roof where she lives with her pigeons until one of her flock is injured and she must find her way into the human world to save her friend. If you’re looking for more great read aloud books all about birds, check out this list.I absolutely loved this unique and beautiful story.ĬOO is about a young girl raised by a flock of pigeons. Real Pigeons Fight Crime by Andrew McDonald, illustrated by Ben WoodĪn illustrated chapter book that’s perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bad Guys, both of which are super popular at our library!.One little pigeon stands out from its flock in this story about celebrating differences! Plus, how cute are those little pigeons? I love the color palette! If you haven’t gotten the chance to read Llama Destroys the World by the same creators, you’re definitely missing out! I’m super excited to check out this cautionary tale! Don’t Feed the Coos! by Jonathan Stutzman, illustrated by Heather Fox.Does Coo put herself at risk to save a friend? I just finished reading this book and found it delightful! When they begin learning to read, they’ll already have the information in their head as to what pigeons are, they get the chance to just focus on reading the words.Ī little girl grows up as part of a flock of pigeons until one day one is injured. Today I’m sharing four books from picture books to middle grade books, so there’s really is something for everyone! If you live in the city, you are probably very familiar with these little creatures, but for those who live in rural areas, pigeons aren’t all that common.ĭon’t forget, picture books sharing information that is unfamiliar to kids is a great way to practice early literacy skills. Plus, the money goes to charities which is an awesome perk as well! Keep your eyes open for different characters as they do a few different ones each year.īut, let me get back to pigeons. If you’re not familiar, Kohl’s will have stuffies and books for $5 each.

I was even able to scoop up a pigeon stuffie from Kohl’s Cares program. It’s probably one of my favorite read aloud books, especially if you’re willing to get really silly with how ridiculous pigeon gets. Granted, when most people think about pigeon-themed stories, I’d expect a specific pigeon to come to mind.

Coo by Kaela Noel