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PreS-Gr 2 A delightful retelling of an Eastern European tale. Joseph is convinced that his house is too small for his family and seeks advice from his clever Aunty Bella. She tells him to bring the six chickens inside and, when that doesn -t help, recommends bringing in the rooster, followed by the cow and the goat. As matters get progressively worse, Joseph begins to despair, but when all the animals are finally turned out, the family is happy -with what was theirs all along. Souhami ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The oft-told tale immortalized by Margot Zemach in her Caldecott Honor-winning It Could Always Be Worse (rev. 6/77) gets a fresh new treatment suitable for somewhat younger children. Souhami's text, with its cumulative repetitions ("Our house is so full, it's quaking! / The chickens are so cheeky. / The rooster's so noisy...."), is simple enough for new re...Log In or Sign Up to Read More