FICTION

This Is the Chick

by Wendy HARTMANN
illus. by Joan Rankin. 32p. Crocodile. Nov. 2017. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781566560399.
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PreS-Gr 2—How does one tiny chick scare an entire community of ferocious animals? In Hartmann's latest, a simple "cheep" from a chick creates a frenzy in the African plains. The chick frightens the elephant, who alarms the kudu, who wakes the jackal, and so forth. Readers will enjoy following along to see the next animal and how they react. Overall, the book presents a subtle moral about rumors getting out of hand, similar to a game of "Telephone." Readers will love the rhythmic flow and rhyming patterns while learning about various animals that can be found in this habitat. Unique and fun watercolor illustrations give the text a playful atmosphere, perfect for reading aloud.
VERDICT A humorous addition to any picture book collection and a great read-aloud that children and adults will love.
Reviewed by Jennifer Bludau, La Grange Independent School District, TX , Nov 01, 2017

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