Tuesday, December 6, 2011

The Monroe News Star reviews WHY THE OYSTER HAS THE PEARL

"Johnette Downing of New Orleans explains the origin of pearls in "Why the Oyster has the Pearl," illustrated by Bethanne Hill. In Downing's story, the oyster is the keeper of the world's jewels until sly snake comes along, a good lesson in greed and the virtues of generosity."

-Monroe News-Star