Papagayo: The Mischief Maker

By Gerald McDermott

Book Overview

The mischievous parrot Papagayo spends his days playing in the jungle and disturbing the sleeping night creatures with his raucous cries. But when the ferocious moon-dog begins to devour the moon, only Papagayo knows how to save it. The night creatures learn that he's a good friend to have--even if he is a bit NOISY.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152594647
• ISBN13: 9780152594640
• Release Date: September 1992
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.4" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Even the big "kids' like it!

I read this book to my daughters when they were little, creating voices for the night creatures and Papagayo. My dd#2 is doing her student teaching now and was looking for a book to read to "her" class. When we came upon Papagayo I started to read a portion of the book. After a page or two I was told to "keep going, Mom!" My now 22yo DD sat as I read her the entire wonderful book! It is a great book and I am grateful to the neighbor who gave it to us.

GREAT FOLK TALE

This book is super for your Kdgn. or First grade child just learning about folk tales. My son was facinated by the pictures and the story.

My favorite book

This was my favorite book as a child. While moving out of my parent's house a while back, I stumbled across it and re-read it. Whenever I have children of my own, this will be the first thing I read to them.

Our Favorite McDermott Tale

McDermott's Papagayo is our favorite of his spectacular books for the 4-8 year olds (we have them all). His illustrations are brilliant, even suitable for framing. Caution may be in order, however, for younger children or those "afraid of the dark" or "monsters". This mythological tale is a bit spooky--we love it!