Gary

Arrived on time and as described

Gary was a racing pigeon, but he wasn’t like the rest of the pigeons. On race day, instead of setting off with the others, he stayed behind and organized his scrapbook. Because Gary couldn’t fly. When the others returned, Gary listened to their stories and recorded everything in his scrapbook. But one night, Gary and his map tumbled into the race basket and he didn’t awaken until they were far from home and in the city. Gary was scared and worried that he’d never find his way home, but then he opened his scrapbook and discovered he wasn’t quite as lost as he had thought. Soon Gary had worked out a route home and arrived there via bus. This time he was the one with the stories and a new way for all of the pigeons to get around.This picture book is pure joy. Gary is a wonderful misfit pigeon, missing exactly the key attribute that makes him a racing pigeon. Still, Gary embraces his differences and makes himself part of the team by recording their adventures. At the same time, he is always separate from the others. This picture book about resilience and self-esteem will speak to anyone who as felt different from the rest.Rudge’s illustrations add to the appeal. She makes sure that Gary stands out from the other pigeons who are suited up in racing red. Gary meanwhile wears his winter cap and has keeps his head cocked in an inquiring way the entire time. Gary’s use of tape and his scrapbook is also lovingly detailed.A charmer of a book about self-esteem and embracing your individuality pigeon style. Appropriate for ages 3-5.

Gary is a racing pigeon who can't fly. He loves to hear the adventures of the other racing pigeons and keeps a scrapbook of their travels. He wishes he could be just like them. One day Gary falls into the racing pigeons basket and goes to the big city nearby. The other racing pigeons leave Gary and fly high up into the sky. How is Gary going to get home? Fortunately, Gary's scrapbook full of travel details and notes fell into the basket with him.Gary figures out an ingenious way to get home. And the racing pigeons think that Gary's way of travelling is fun, too. Pretty soon the racing pigeons are just like Gary.This book teaches that even if you have a handicap, you can rise above it and find a strength. It is an upbeat, positive message. This book teaches resiliency, grit, innovation.

Lovely little story and illustrations.... perfect for the pigeon lover in your family!

Very lovely book for pigeon fanciers and there kids.

My little boy loves Gary pigeon (every pigeon he sees is now called Gary!) good story, we enjoy it.