Gary, a grounded racing pigeon, dreams of exploring the world - until the day he falls into an adventure of his very own.
Gary is just like all the other racing pigeons, save for one difference: he can’t fly. It doesn’t stop him taking part in the other pigeons’ adventures though, and he keeps track of their journeys in his scrapbook. So when he’s accidently dropped off miles from home, he uses his book to find his way back to the loft, inspiring the other pigeons to copy him on special days out. In his stripey bobble hat, Gary is contrasted with the sporty racing pigeons, but the story shows he’s just as much a champion; it’s a message that can’t be repeated enough. The illustrations echo Gary’s scrapbook and could encourage young readers to have fun plotting their own neighbourhood too. Andrea Reece
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A story of perseverance and being comfortable in your own skin, perfect for anyone who has ever felt like the odd one out, this is the story one pigeon's big adventure. Most of the time, Gary is just like the other racing pigeons, eating and sleeping and dreaming of adventure. There's just one thing that separates him from the ordinary pigeons: he can't fly. When his friends set off in their travel basket, Gary expects to stay at home, organizing his scrapbook of travel mementos and imagining far-off places. But when he accidentally falls into the travel basket and ends up a very long way from home, he discovers that flying might not be the only way to have adventures...
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Gary and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Gary features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers
Gary is available in Paperback
Gary was written by Leila Rudge and published by Walker Books Ltd
Gary has 32 pages