Two-time Newbery Medalist Lowry introduces young readers to the elements of storytelling through the tales of the lovable Gooney Bird in the first book of her beloved series about the most interesting second-grader at Watertower Elementary. Illustrations.From the moment Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary School, her fellow second-graders are intrigued by her unique sense of style and her unusual lunches. So when story time arrives, the choice is unanimous: they want to hear about Gooney Bird Greene. And that suits Gooney Bird just fine, because, as it turns out, she has quite a few interesting and absolutely true stories to tell. nThrough Gooney Bird and her tales, the acclaimed author Lois Lowry introduces young readers to the elements of storytelling. This book will encourage the storyteller in everyone.