Leon Zeisel

Leon Zeisel and his friends at the Classical School in NYC are some of my new favorite characters.  Leon and his mom live and work in one of the only hotels in NYC that allows pets.  (Some interesting side stories there!!).  There are two books about Leon.  The first is Leon and the Spitting Image -- about 4th grade and a teacher aptly nicknamed "the Hag" by her students.  The second is Leon and the Champion Chip -- about 5th grade and a year spent learning about the humble potato.

I LOVE these books!!  They are imaginative, funny, and a bit silly.  The kids are quirky, yet still believable.  These books are definitely worth a read.

The author, Allen Kurzweil, has also written a book called Potato Chip Science.  His website is full of good information and fun things to do.  Check it out!  Leon Zeisel