Dr. Coo and the Pigeon Protest

Reviewed by: Alison Reddy - Freeport Community Library, Freeport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 18, 2018

Review

The Pigeons aren't getting any respect! In Dr. Coo and the Pigeon Protest, a group of pigeons begin griping about the trials of their species. Everyone loves to see the bluebirds and hear the cardinals sing, but everyone takes the pigeons for granted. Dr. Coo explains this wasn't always the case. Pigeons were once revered messengers and celebrated for their bravery. So how do they get humans to see them this way again? Peaceful protest that's how! The pigeons pack up and leave and the humans realize they would miss a world with out their feathered friends. A kindly worded letter to the mayor talks compromise and the humans and pigeons find a happy, peaceful ending. The Illustrations are soft but vibrant and really bring the city and pigeons to life. The text includes a lot of dialogue and is lengthy at times, but overall is a fun story that can be tied into lessons or just told for fun.

Overall Book Score: very good