The General and Mrs. Pinch rule the residents of Liberty Street, prohibiting all laughter, activity, and anything that looks like fun. (Not such a free street at all.) Joy and the other youngsters who live there are unhappy but there is nothing they can do about it, as the General threatens to "call in the army" for the least infraction of his orders. Then the Araboolies, who speak no English and who change skin color on a daily basis, move in. They even sleep outside while their animals live inside. Life on the quiet street becomes chaotic, exciting, wonderful, and fun---until the General really does calls in the army to remove the house and the Araboolies because they are different. This brightly colored picture book deals with subtle social themes of tolerance, conformity, the rights of an individual in a community. It's a great way to introduce these concepts. (K-3)
Beverly- Reading Tutor
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