Reviews
The Mighty Pigeon Club
by Daniel San Souci
From School
Library Journal
"Gr 1-3- The Clubhouse kids are back. In this story, Arthur has trained his homing pigeons to do tricks, so when he has to give the flock away because of his allergies, the Clubhouse gang doesn't hesitate to take them. However, when they are faced with the reality of caring for the messy birds and unhappy neighbors, they change their minds and must figure out how to get rid of them. San Souci's story is set in a pleasant past, with TV antennas and mothers in circle skirts. The children have great imaginations and play outside all day. The youngsters and the flock are drawn with humor and personality. San Souci has woven facts about homing pigeons into the story, so children will learn some important facts about them and their role throughout history. This somewhat lengthy picture book will be welcomed in elementary classrooms.—Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ
From Booklist — “San Souci’s expansive watercolors humorously capture the nonstop action, and his cartoon-style characters, uniquely individualized, extend the books good humor.”
From Kirkus Reviews—“A tidy take, with a little pigeon information, a hint of nostalgia and a generous dose of good feelings.