General Butterfingers

As a grade three teacher I've come across TONS of children's books in my career. One of the best times in a teacher's day is reading to students. General Butterfingers has become my favorite! A woman is a cook and housekeeper for 3 sweet veterans. Her son interacts in such a special way with the gentlemen that the whole story is touching, especially when Walter and the men formulate and carry out a plan to keep the veterans... Read Full Review

I am a fourth grade teacher at an American military school in Germany. I have used this book as a read aloud for many years and it is constantly rated as one of their favorites at the end of the year. They always want to know where they can buy their own copy and I'm very sorry to tell them that it's out of print. You can't find a better story to read around Veteran's Day than this.

The Spitzers were three World War II rescue commandos, brave and fearless and their greatest accomplishment was saving the life of General Britt. After the war was over, the General invited them to come live with him, his housekeeper, Mrs Wilson and her son, Walter, in his house on Felton Street. And they all live happily together for many years. Sadly, General Britt passed away, leaving the house to the three, now... Read Full Review