Telephone

In Mac Barnett's witty picture book, a mother bird tries to send a simple message to her son, Peter, that it's time to fly home for dinner. However, the message must pass through a line of other birds, each with their own distinct personalities and hobbies. As the message is relayed, it gets comically misinterpreted and transformed, leading to an uproarious chain of events. This book is a delightful exploration of miscommunication and the power of individual interpretation, perfect for sparking conversations about listening and clarity in a lighthearted way. It's sure to be a favorite for repeated readings.

A mother bird gives the bird next to her a message for little Peter. But passing messages on a telephone line isn't as simple as it sounds. Each subsequent bird understands Mama's message according to its own very particular hobbies. Will Peter ever get home for dinner?