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From peep, cheep, chirp to bawk, bawk, bawk! A delightful introduction to the fun and responsibility of backyard chicken keeping. Bawk Bawk in the Backyard tells the heartwarming tale of one family's adventures raising chickens in the city. This children's picture book invites you to experience the joy of chickens, the love of family, and the beauty of nature through charming illustrations and whimsical rhyme. Set in urban Ann Arbor, Michigan, where six egg-laying hens live in a coop in the backyard, it demonstrates the possibilities of producing your own food no matter where you live. Featuring bonus content, including helpful reminders for kids and backyard chicken tips for beginners. Written and illustrated by Celina Marie Chase, the mother in the story. Look for Allie, the cat, each time you turn the page!

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"""From the box of little baby chicks to the first fresh egg, Celina Marie Chase's lovely story takes us through one family's journey with their feathered friends. This rhyming chick adventure offers practical information in a whimsical manner and the family's joy shines through!"" - Laura Pershin Raynor, Retired Ann Arbor Children's Librarian and Award-Winning Storyteller ""It's a beautiful book and the illustrations are fantastic! I really enjoyed the author's note and tips about raising chickens."" - Ann Egley, Youth Services Librarian at Williamsburg Public Library in Iowa ""Amazing book! Very well written. Love the section about the author. It adds to the story. I also like the helpful tips, and enjoyed looking for Allie, the cat, on each page."" - Mary Rodriguez, Chicago Public Schoolteacher ""What I loved most about this book is how tangible the author's excitement for her topic is. You find yourself getting excited about the idea of chickens, too, as you turn each page! Children will love this educational and fun story filled with beautiful illustrations and gentle rhymes."" - J.C. Buchanan, Middle-Grade Author and Proofreader"

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