I Really Want to Be First!

Written by Harriet Ziefert · Illustrated by Travis Foster

Part of the Really Bird Stories series

A small bird schemes to lead, learning leadership is more than being first.

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48 pages· 417 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD230L

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Bookroo's summary

Really Bird, a small bird in a bustling park, is tired of always being last. Determined to lead his friends Cat and Pup, he devises a clever plan to be first. But as he navigates the challenges of leadership, Really Bird discovers that being in charge is more complex than he imagined. Will his quest for the front of the line teach him the true essence of leadership and friendship? Join Really Bird on a whimsical journey filled with humor, heart, and unexpected lessons.

From the publisher

Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends Cat, Pup, Mouse, and Rabbit. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something - to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be the leader - to be really silly, funny, strong, cool, happy, or brave. And when he feels something, he really feels it. Each story is an entertaining, character-driven caper based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and expert comic timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem-solving. Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story. In I Really Want to Be First!, Really Bird is usually in line behind his two best friends, Cat and Pup. He wants to be first for a change, so he thinks up a scheme to become the leader of the group. Along the way, Really Bird discovers that being the leader involves more than being first.

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