AVA AND THE REAL LUCILLE

Author (last name first): Best, Cari

Publisher,Date of Publication:Farrar, Straus and Giroux / September 4, 2012

Grade Level/ or Age Level:  

Preschool-Gr2
Classification: 
Fiction 

Ava and her sister enter a contest in hopes of winning a pet dog. Ava especially is distressed to win instead unusual pet, a bird. This engaging warm hearted book shows Ava;s evolution from grudging new pet owner to and owner who accepts her unusual prize with real affection. This book will appeal to children who either have pets or want to be pet owners. 

Interest Level: Preschool-Gr.2/Ages 4-8

Reviewed By: Andrea Williams (Midwestern State University  Associate Univ. Librarian for Public Services/CML)