Billy and Jason are both six years old. One’s a scientist and the other’s a dreamer.

(from Short People)

Really what grabs you about this story is the author’s ability to describe the children’s feelings , observations and habits without making them seem too childish. It’s pretty remarkable the credit the unseen narrator gives the characters while never letting you forget these are just silly little kids. Their personalities are distinct, and recognizeable without straying into the archectypal. A fun read. Here’s a line I like: “The neighborhood reeks of bad science.”
Flipping through, it looks like all of these stories are about kids, which could get old.