Mrs. Pidgeon's second grade students are talking about their awesome February vacation plans every chance they get. It can be hard to focus on subtraction problems when you're heading to Hawaii or Florida in seventeen minus seven days! But most of the class will be staying home during vacation. Can Gooney Bird Greene keep spirits up while everyone is feeling down? Gooney Bird has a great idea that sends her classmates and her on a snowy spin through United States history and geography! AGES: 6-9 AUTHOR: Lois Lowry has written many books beloved by children and adults alike, which have garnered countless honours and awards, including two Newbery Medals. She and the illustrator Middy Thomas have been friends for years and enjoy working on the Gooney Bird books together. ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour
