Chickens to the Rescue (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780805079517)

Meet the most heroic chickens in town!

On Monday, Farmer Greenstalk dropped his watch down the well. . . .
On Tuesday, Mrs. Greenstalk was too tired to make dinner. . . .

Who will help the poor Greenstalk family? Chickens to the rescue! The amazing chickens on the Greenstalk farm race to help various family members and farm animals every day of the week. Every day until Sunday, that is, when Emily Greenstalk has a little trouble . . .

John Himmelman's expressive illustrations are filled with the kind of hilarious details that will delight young readers.

"The fun here comes from all the frenzy in the pictures, and it will take kids more than one look to see all the silliness." - Booklist

Author: John Himmelman
ISBN-10: 0805079513
ISBN-13: 9780805079517
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Language: English
Published: 10/03/2006
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 8.22h x 10.22w x 0.34d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 110400 / Chickens to the Rescue

Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2006 pg. 954
School Library Journal 10/01/2006 pg. 112
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2006 pg. 126 - Recommended
Booklist 11/01/2006 pg. 60
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 29 - Recommended, Satisfactory
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2006 pg. 39