Crowbar: The Smartest Bird in the World — An Intergenerational Summer Book Club Event

Step into the wonderfully not‑so‑normal George household, where crows perched on curtain rods, stole shiny objects, and outsmarted everyone in the room. Join Twig George as she reads from CROWBAR: The Smartest Bird in the World, shares behind‑the‑scenes stories of growing up with four pet crows, and invites you to bring your own family crow tales to the conversation.
This is an intergenerational, interactive, live‑only Zoom program — perfect for kids, parents, grandparents, and anyone who has ever been captivated by the intelligence and mischief of crows.
Twig will:
-Read from the book
- Tell family stories about Crowbar and his feathered siblings
- Answer questions
- Invite participants to share their own crow encounters
This program is free, and donations are warmly welcomed to support ongoing programs offered by the Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences. Your generosity helps keep the majority of our programs free or low‑priced, ensuring they remain accessible to a wider audience.
This program will not be recorded due to copyright restrictions. Zoom in from anywhere in the world for this rare chance to hear directly from the author’s daughter.
Participants are encouraged to read along or read ahead. You can find the book through:
- Your local library
- Independent bookstores
- Online retailers
Bring your copy to the Zoom so kids can follow along during the reading.
Optional Crow Craft Show‑and‑Tell
Families are invited to make a simple or not so simple crow craft or drawing to show off during the program. Try one of these easy options:
- Crow Puppet
- Handprint Crow Art
- Origami Crow
- Crow hat