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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2010
PreS Night in the barnyard gives way to the crowing rooster. Then: "Banty hen feels]broody." She lays her eggs, waits, they hatch, run around getting into trouble, and finally night falls, leaving them safe with their mother. The story is minimal, but the pleasing sound effects and adventurous chicks testing their independence will engage young listeners. The time structure is uneven, beginning with morning and finishing at night, while leaving the time in between elastic: som...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Seven freshly hatched chicks explore their world as Mama and the aunties (Bantam hens) protect them from barnyard dangers. Although this s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
