Little Chicken, A by Tammi Sauer

Little Chicken, A by Tammi Sauer

Dot is a little chicken, who is, let’s face it, a little chicken. Can she find a way to pluck up her courage? “A gently humorous take on conquering fear that's also a fine read-aloud.” —Kirkus  Dot is scared of lots of things: wolves, bears, the occasional lawn ornament. But when one of her mother’s eggs rolls out of the nest, this nervous chick must find the courage to save the day—and her new sibling! So she bravely ventures down the steep hill, into the deep pond, and into the dark woods. Perfect for any kid who needs a little encouragement to face the challenging world, this story proves that sometimes a big hero is just a little chicken.

“Who's afraid of the big bad wolf..and bear...and lawn gnome? Dot is a little chicken with a big problem: She's frightened of many things, and though she attempts to be brave, it simply doesn't work. Then she accidentally bumps into an egg that's about to become a new sibling, and she is forced to throw caution to the wind. Brightly colored computer-generated illustrations show young Dot as she revs up to give chase to the roll-away egg, maneuvering around pond and tree as well as a dark forest that—wouldn't you know it?— contains ‘one stunned wolf, two startled bears, and three very questionable lawn ornaments.’ The . . . effortless prose rises above, as it is concise, well-timed, and entertaining. Quick and airy, with some wordplay and a joking tone, this lighthearted selection . . . will encourage readers to meet their fears head on by showing that, after all, ‘sometimes a big hero…/…is just a little chicken.’ A gently humorous take on conquering fear that's also a fine read-aloud.” —Kirkus

Dot is a bespectacled "little chicken" (small poultry) who also happens to be a "little chicken" (somewhat cowardly). The book begins by chronicling her fears: spiders, wolves, bears, and even garden gnomes. One day, an egg containing Dot’s “future sibling” rolls down the chicken-coop ramp, and Dot runs off to rescue it. The egg bounces through the farmyard, in and out of a pond, up and down a tree, and into a deep, dark forest. As Dot’s chase progresses, it becomes more and more perilous, and she faces her list of fears one by one, ultimately catching the egg just as her new sister hatches. The illustrations wonderfully depict the contrast between the cozy, retro farm with its cartoonish animals and the surrounding landscapes, awash with deep color and naturalistic detail. Amusing wordplay prevents what might otherwise be a didactic ending: “Sometimes a hero is just a little chicken.” The story delivers reassurance and inspiration along with its shining sense of humor.” —Booklist
“Who's afraid of the big bad wolf...and bear...and lawn gnome? Dot is a little chicken with a big problem: She's frightened of many things, and though she attempts to be brave, it simply doesn't work. Then she accidentally bumps into an egg that's about to become a new sibling, and she is forced to throw caution to the wind. Brightly colored computer-generated illustrations show young Dot as she revs up to give chase to the roll-away egg, maneuvering around pond and tree as well as a dark forest that—wouldn't you know it?— contains ‘one stunned wolf, two startled bears, and three very questionable lawn ornaments.’ The . . . effortless prose rises above, as it is concise, well-timed, and entertaining. Quick and airy, with some wordplay and a joking tone, this lighthearted selection . . . will encourage readers to meet their fears head on by showing that, after all, ‘sometimes a big hero…/…is just a little chicken.’ A gently humorous take on conquering fear that's also a fine read-aloud.” —Kirkus

Dot is a bespectacled "little chicken" (small poultry) who also happens to be a "little chicken" (somewhat cowardly). The book begins by chronicling her fears: spiders, wolves, bears, and even garden gnomes. One day, an egg containing Dot’s “future sibling” rolls down the chicken-coop ramp, and Dot runs off to rescue it. The egg bounces through the farmyard, in and out of a pond, up and down a tree, and into a deep, dark forest. As Dot’s chase progresses, it becomes more and more perilous, and she faces her list of fears one by one, ultimately catching the egg just as her new sister hatches. The illustrations wonderfully depict the contrast between the cozy, retro farm with its cartoonish animals and the surrounding landscapes, awash with deep color and naturalistic detail. Amusing wordplay prevents what might otherwise be a didactic ending: “Sometimes a hero is just a little chicken.” The story delivers reassurance and inspiration along with its shining sense of humor.” —Booklist

Tammi Sauer is the author of But the Bear Came Back, Caring for Your Lion, Chicken Dance, Bawk and Roll, Cowboy Camp, Mary Had a Little Glam, Your Alien Returns, and Your Alien, which earned starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus. She is an active blogger (tammisauer.com) and highly involved in the children's writer community. Tammi has worked as a teacher and library media specialist and now lives in OK with her husband and their two children. Her local indie bookstore, Best of Books, in Edmond, OK, has named July 9 Tammi Sauer Day. Follow her on Twitter at @SauerTammi.

Dan Taylor is the illustrator of Tammi Sauer’s But the Bear Came Back (Sterling). Born in Staffordshire, he studied art and illustration, graduating with a degree in visual communication. He has worked with a variety of publishers, including Simon & Schuster, Usborne, Campbell Books, and Scholastic. Dan lives in the UK.

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ISBN 13	9781454929000
ISBN 10	1454929006
Title	Little Chicken, A
Author	Tammi Sauer
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Union Square & Co.
Year published	2019-03-12
Number of pages	32
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