Two Green Birds

Francisco’s grandmother has two green parakeets that they both love. Francisco and his grandmother believe that the parakeets will bring them good luck, but, as they try and try to get the parakeets comfortable in their cage, the more they notice that the parakeets are sad. They must come together to find a solution as to why the parakeets are sad and not eating. Maybe the cage isn't big enough? Do they not like the food? As Francisco and his grandmother talk about the value of appreciating what nature has to offer, they realize that perhaps what the parakeets need more than anything is the freedom to fly, and that is what will bring them true good luck.

Two Green Birds, a middle-grade chapter book, contains a lot of dialogue between Francisco and his grandmother and a few pages dedicated to full illustrations, There were also some smaller illustrations that referenced whatever was happening in the book. The illustrations look like they were drawn in pencil crayons, giving the book a childish feel that might appeal to younger readers.

Because of the amount of dialogue, Two Green Birds would be a great book to practice reading out loud. The whole story definitely can open doors to conversations, especially with older kids, about the conservation of animals and if it is morally sound to keep animals in cages.