A multilingual chick! This resourceful tyke leaves the nest to explore the world. In order to have a more satisfying adventure, the little chick learns how to communicate with friends from other cultures. For instance, what does he do when he finds himself in the midst of three pigs and their mother? He grabs a tail, hangs on, and oinks! He tests the waters with his outlandish orange feet when he meets up with a family of ducks. They quack. He quacks. A quacking grand time is had by all. At the end of the day, our diminutive, yellow prodigy has learned five languages! (Pig, Duck, Cow, Frog, and Sheep.) Mother Hen is bemused and pleasantly surprised, but his siblings cover up their ears when a cacophony of barnyard sounds erupts from his tiny beak.
John Lawrence must have had a "whole lot of fun" writing and illustrating
This Little Chick. His detailed woodcuts portray the surprise, joy, and exuberance of all the animals chick encounters throughout his busy day.
Take advantage of this story to encourage young children to engage wholeheartedly in the exploration of their communities (accompanied by appreciative adults, of course).
Mighty M
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