Overview

What better way to spend a sunny day than a visit to Grandpa’s chickens—and a peek at some baby chicks just as they hatch? When Julie and her little brother Bob visit Grandpa on a beautiful day, they’re in for a treat: a yard full of chickens! Grandpa introduces them—a white, fluffy Puffball called Lulu, a tan-colored Orpington called Lola, a strutting rooster named Marvin, even Lottie, who’s sitting on eggs just about hatch into adorable yellow chicks. In a simple, inviting narrative, acclaimed author Vivian French ushers children into a perennially popular barnyard sight, while smaller text offers details about different types of chickens, their various features, what kind of environment they like best, what they eat, how they lay their eggs, and more. Clear, cozy illustrations by Nanette Regan add to the charm, making Grandpa’s house a place young readers will be eager to visit again.

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This introduction to backyard chicken keeping couldn’t be sweeter. —Kirkus Reviews While the chickens are the center of attention, part of this picture book’s essential charm is the depiction of the characters, particularly the children, as they enjoy a new experience, accompanied by their gentle, knowledgeable grandfather. —Booklist

This introduction to backyard chicken keeping couldn’t be sweeter. —Kirkus Reviews

Author Information

Vivian French has written more than 250 books for young readers, including Growing Frogs and T. Rex, both illustrated by Alison Bartlett; Hello, Horse, illustrated by Catherine Rayner; and From Here to There: A First Book of Maps, illustrated by Ya-Ling Huang. Vivian French lives in Scotland. Nanette Regan is an illustrator whose energetic work celebrates the joyful, messy, and chaotic magic of daily life. Her books include It’s Your Time to Shine by Dianne White and Rajiv’s Starry Feelings by Niall Moorjani. Nanette Regan lives in Jersey, a tiny island between England and France.

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