Fly High Fly Low

Title: Fly High Fly Low

Author: Don Freeman

Publisher: Penguin Group

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Publication Date: 1957

Genre: Picture Book

Audience: Grade 3-5

Awards: Caldecott Honor

Overview: This is a story about two pigeons living in San Francisco. They choose to live in the loop of a B on the top of a tall building in the heart of the city. They live a happy life together until one day a truck comes and takes the B away. The story explains how, with the help of their friend Mr. Hi Lee, the two pigeons find each other again and make a new home.

Activity: This book could act as a good supplement to a geography lesson or a science lesson. If you are teaching about birds you could do a lesson on pigeons and where they like to live and nest. If you are talking about San Francisco you could use this book and its references to the city, like the Golden Gate Bridge.

Reviewer's Name: Kalli Parrish