Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Loudmouth George Earns His Allowance
Loudmouth George, created by Nancy Carlson, is a favorite character for many young readers. In this story, summer vacation has started and his mother has assigned George one chore for each day of the week, but George has more interesting things to do instead. By week's end, George would like to go to a movie, but his mother says "no allowance until your chores are done!" George enlists his brothers to help do the chores, but they make such a mess that George has double the work, and then is too tired for a movie! This is a fun story, with a gentle lesson tucked in along the way.
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