This whimsical, illustrated poem is the perfect bedtime story. A combination of vibrant colors, smart poetry, and detailed, multi-media imagery, this story is sure to delight children of all ages (and their parents!). Children will love guessing which animal is hiding on the next page in this adventure in verse that turns worries into wonder! Vibrant illustrations will have young readers eager to meet each lovable critter again and again. Adults will find their inner child grinning at the wit and whimsy on each page. This is the kind of book that will get left on bedroom floors, crinkled and crumpled, bent and dented, because little hands will want to open it again and again.
This whimsical, illustrated poem is the perfect bedtime story. A combination of vibrant colors, smart poetry, and detailed, multi-media imagery, this story is sure to delight children of all ages (and their parents!). Children will love guessing which animal is hiding on the next page in this adventure in verse that turns worries into wonder! Vibrant illustrations will have young readers eager to meet each lovable critter again and again. Adults will find their inner child grinning at the wit and whimsy on each page. This is the kind of book that will get left on bedroom floors, crinkled and crumpled, bent and dented, because little hands will want to open it again and again.
When you read the title (We'll Never Have a Chicken), you might assume this children's book was 100% chicken related. It's not. That's why reading the back cover/synopsis is vital. We'll Never Have a Chicken is a phenomenal resource that teaches children several animal names and why each is not a perfect fit for the narrator's household. For instance, bulldogs drool and snore loudly. Truth! A goldfish is out of the question because it requires a pond and might become a cat's snack. Also true, making it an excellent reason to abstain from owning one of these.
Stephanie Cope did a lovely job blending familiar animals with unfamiliar ones. For instance, a young child would recognize a swimming duck but not a gecko. Toddlers learn the name "horse," but many will not know the word "Clydesdale." "Bird" is a simple animal to recognize, but "pigeon" will be a new term for many kids. They'll likely call the "Highland" a cow, too. Again, I love how the writer includes more specific names for common animals!
We'll Never Have a Chicken by Stephanie Cope has a bit to offer multiple age groups. It builds vocabulary, perfect for young (independent) readers, and is visually appealing. Even though babies and 1-year-olds won't understand the text, they'll love looking at the beautiful artwork by Kim Overton.
If I saw We'll Never Have a Chicken in a bookstore, I would be compelled to pick it up. The chicken's expression was comical, almost like it gave me the stink eye. The story contents were good too. The ending, like the cover, made me smile. Unless I am mistaken, the narrator will need a wet wipe and fast! If I am right, many children will crack up at the final scene.
I recommend sharing this We'll Never Have a Chicken with your family or classroom.