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Gr 2–5—McCloskey turns his eye from the ground (We Dig Worms!, Toon, 2015) toward the heavens, revealing the wonder—and even beauty—of the common city pigeon. A man shoos and poo-poos a couple of cooing "rats with wings," only to be confronted by a group of kids in pigeon costumes bearing interesting facts about the maligned birds. Through a series of panels and full spreads, readers learn that before the invention of airplanes, pigeons carried mail; that they are faster than a car; that they mate for life; and that they come in a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

A man on a park bench complains to his companion about "rats with wings," and a group of kids in pigeon costumes shows up to teach the two grownups ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More