Agatha Parrot and the Zombie Bird
#4 in Agatha Parrot Series
What’s inside...
The third book adventure of the irreverent Agatha Parrot explains the secret to a magic trick at the end of the book. We had a battle of magic at Odd Street School! A magician came to do a show and he tried to hatch a scary Zombie Bird out of a silver egg. Eeky-freak! But thanks to Bianca's trombone, a secret trapdoor, and Martha being invisible, the Zombie Bird turned out to be the funniest thing ever ha ha! If you're scared of magic like our friend Ellie, don't worry. This book won't turn you into a frog. Or a rabbit!
Character compass
Agatha Parrot
Discussion points
What do you think Agatha Parrot learned about friendship in this story?
How did the characters react to the unusual situation? What would you have done differently?
Can you think of a time when you had to solve a problem with your friends? What happened?
Why do you think the author chose a zombie bird for this story? What makes the zombie bird special?
How did Agatha’s adventures make you feel? Did any part of the story surprise you?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by asking your child how they felt about the book, which can lead into deeper conversation topics.
Create an open atmosphere where your child feels comfortable sharing their thoughts, even if they differ from yours.
Encourage your child to draw or write about their favorite part of the book, then discuss why they liked it.
Link discussions to your child’s own experiences, which can help them connect personally with the story’s themes.
Praise your child’s responses and insights to boost their confidence in expressing their thoughts and opinions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: In 'Agatha Parrot and the Zombie Bird', Agatha and her friends work together to solve the mystery of the strange bird causing chaos. Their collaborative efforts demonstrate the power of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities, whether in school projects or sports, learning to collaborate and value everyone's input.
Example Lesson: Creative Problem Solving
Explanation: Agatha's unorthodox approaches to problems, like using humor and imaginative tactics, highlight creative problem-solving strategies.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think outside the box and use creativity to handle challenges in school or in social situations.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: Throughout the adventure, Agatha shows bravery in confronting the mysterious occurrences, inspiring readers to face their fears.
Real-World Application: Children learn to tackle new challenges and stand up for themselves and others in intimidating situations, whether it's trying new activities or standing up to bullying.
Example Lesson: Importance of Humor
Explanation: The book uses humor to engage readers and lighten difficult situations, showing how laughter can be a powerful tool in coping with stress.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that maintaining a sense of humor can help manage stress and improve social interactions with peers.