Thursday, February 22, 2018

Picture books for everyone

I Got a Chicken for My Birthday by Laura Gehl

It's a fairly universal experience, disappointment in a gift that we've been given. And the intent of the plot is clear: gratitude and looking past disappointment to see possibilities. It points us to that occasion when the gift we didn't want turns out to be a wonderful thing. It just does it in a fantastical way. It's silly fun with heart behind it. Little kids will enjoy the sillyness. Older kids could use it as a starting point for a creative project. What could their own chicken do?

More information: I Got a Chicken for my Birthday releases March 1.
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley

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