As a child, my first budgie, “Budgie” was purchased from Woolworth’s. Budgie was a wonderful little bird. He was finger tame and would turn the pages of my book for me (while taking a nibble).
While Budgie may not have been expensive, to me he was priceless.
Woolworth’s ad from 1955.
Woolworth’s ad from the 1960s.
Woolworth’s ad from the 70s.
Woolworth’s ad from 1993
artwork by Skip Hill
This month’s book is My Parakeet Wears a Sweater by Rebecca J. Raymond – illustrated by Vanessa L. Malone.
This book showcases the fashions of a little parakeet. She has looks for every season and occasion. The stylish budgie shows off her sweaters, ponchos, scarves, sandals and even a tutu.
Soon the writer’s other pets are dressed up, overalls for the bunny, boots for the dog and a scuba suit for the goldfish.
Cooper thought this was a very cute book. She liked that the budgie had outfits for every occasion. She thought it was nice that the budgie let the other pets show off their clothes, even though she was the star of the story.
Cooper thinks she should have some more budgie fashions herself and that her human needs to take her shopping.
“Budgie” by Manfred Mann.
