Lois Lowry - Gooney Bird Greene

Pros: Creative approach to inspiring creative stories, charming character

Cons: Somewhat precocious main character (but that's also her charm)

The Bottom Line: Find it, share it, read it to a second grade class. This is a charming, inspiring, creative book from an excellent pair of storytellers

Review: This is an absolutely true tale, I tell completely true stories. Always! Kittens adore their humans. That’s the way it is in my house. They jump up on you and curl up with you when you sleep. They demand your attention. But what if I tell you ...

Pros: Wonderfully well written book, funny story

Cons: Nothing at all

The Bottom Line: And people think we gave our daughters unusual names!

Review: After a note to the school librarian the books coming home with my kindergartener have vastly improved. A couple of weeks ago my daughter came home with another winner, Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry. The Story Gooney Bird Greene is a ...