The President's Glasses
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 5 min read

The President's Glasses

By Peter Donnelly

A pigeon races through Dublin to deliver the President's glasses before a crucial signing.

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32 pages· 260 words· Est. 5 min read
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In a race against time, the Presidential Pigeon must navigate Dublin's bustling streets to deliver the President's forgotten glasses before he signs crucial documents. From traffic jams on O’Connell Street to unexpected detours with selfie-taking tourists at Trinity College, and even a thrilling boat race against a Viking ship, the pigeon faces a series of hilarious challenges. Can this determined bird reach Dublin Castle in time to save the day? Join the adventure and find out if the pigeon can outsmart the city and ensure the President's success.

From the publisher

The Irish President has some Very Important Documents to sign at Dublin Castle, but without his glasses, how will he do it?Luckily, the Presidential Pigeon knows exactly what’s happened, and follows the Presidential car to Dublin Castle, taking a bird’s eye view of the city on his way.But the pigeon gets stuck in traffic on O’Connell Streetbumps into some tourists taking selfies at Trinity College and even beats a Viking ship in a boat race!Will he ever catch up with the President to deliver his glasses in time?

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
260
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about birdsBooks about DublinBooks about pigeonsBooks about presidents
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Publication
Published
July 23, 2021
First published
September 29, 2017
Publisher
Gill Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780717191963

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