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A mother chicken is determined to build her nest of straw in a pail at the zoo. Her chicks can safely play and be happy with the other animals there. First, she has to stand up for herself, explain the importance of eggs, and convince the zookeeper to let her stay. But, what happens when the zoo is sold and Zachery goes to his family home on the farm?

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"""In a delightful rhyming story with witty, colorful drawings, the team of Cynthia Noles and John Hume does a beautiful job of showing young readers that being different has its rewards and to respect each other's unique skills and talents. Henney Hen and the Zookeeper shows we all have value, and reading it is a perfect way to bring diverse families together for a story time that all can enjoy."" --Tara Provini, Family social services program director ""Henney Hen and the Zookeeper is a humorous, fun-to-read rhyming story by Cynthia Noles and it's filled with expressive, colorful illustrations by John Hume. The story introduces a means to use literature in the classroom--to open discussions on ways to respect and appreciate others. It also opens a window on taking a stand for what we believe in and being able to express it with thought and reasoning. An excellent addition to the school and home library!"" --Dena Meyerhoff, Educator, elementary and middle grades"

In a delightful rhyming story with witty, colorful drawings, the team of Cynthia Noles and John Hume does a beautiful job of showing young readers that being different has its rewards and to respect each other's unique skills and talents. Henney Hen and the Zookeeper shows we all have value, and reading it is a perfect way to bring diverse families together for a story time that all can enjoy. --Tara Provini, Family social services program director Henney Hen and the Zookeeper is a humorous, fun-to-read rhyming story by Cynthia Noles and it's filled with expressive, colorful illustrations by John Hume. The story introduces a means to use literature in the classroom--to open discussions on ways to respect and appreciate others. It also opens a window on taking a stand for what we believe in and being able to express it with thought and reasoning. An excellent addition to the school and home library! --Dena Meyerhoff, Educator, elementary and middle grades

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Cynthia Noles has been writing stories and rhymes since she was in the first grade and has continued writing rhyming stories her whole life. She does it for the fun and love of writing and for the pleasure it gives others. When her neighbor, author and illustrator John Hume read some of her stories, he knew she had to bring them to a wider audience. Cynthia has two grown sons, lives in Florida, and continues to write two stories each week. Learn more about Cynthia and her books at JanneckBooks.com. John E. Hume, Jr. has been drawing since childhood-always with a sense of humor and whimsy. After receiving a BS from Buffalo State Teachers College, teaching, as well as art, became his passion. He has taught art to students from elementary grades through college, including Flagler College, in St. Johns County, Florida. John lives in Florida with his wife Anne, where he enjoys writing and illustrating stories about their nine cats, and where he can still balance a yardstick on his nose! Learn more about John and his books at JanneckBooks.com.

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