Chicken, Pig, Cow On the Move

Description

Chicken, Pig and Cow are looking for a change. The popsicle-stick barn Girl built for them is great, but sometimes it gets just a little too crowded. So off they go in search of a new house. They soon discover that nestling among fuzzy slippers in the closet is too "linty," and living under the furniture is too scary! What about Girl's dollhouse? There's lots of space and they all get their own room-Chicken's even has TV. But what seemed perfect turns out to be a lot less desirable than the comforts of home. Maybe their jam-packed barn isn't so bad after all ... With her simple, humorous style and expressive illustrations, Ruth Ohi brings Chicken, Pig, Cow (and Dog!) back for a second toddler-friendly instalment chronicling the everyday adventures of these lovable characters.

Ruth Ohi started her career by illustrating books by other authors. She now has eight picture books that she has both written and illustrated to her credit. Ohi lives with her family in Toronto. Check out her website at www.ruthohi.com.

Double-page illustrations give plenty of scope for expressive drawings, brightened with cheerful watercolor washes. This small-scale story is fitting for children whose play involves the imagined adventures of their favorite toys.--Carolyn Phelan"Booklist" (12/15/2009) Ohi presents the details of the story through the illustrations. The text is kept quite simple throughout, making it accessible for very young children. The humour of the situation is delivered entirely through pictures, such as Cow tossing and turning in the bathtub or Chicken watching TV. Ohi uses watercolours for her illustrations, keeping the colours simple and the animals easy to spot.... The end of the story leaves readers with a satisfied no place like home feeling. Children will be happy to see the animals return to the familiarity of their barn where, hopefully, a third adventure will take place. Highly Recommended.--Claire Perrin"Canadian Materials" (11/06/2009) The gentle story will reassure readers that they can explore the world and return home again. The toy animals are lovable in their quest for a home that's not too linty (a bunny slipper) or too scary (near the vacuum cleaner). The simple text will work for lap-time sharing, which will also allow for time to find the details in the soft watercolors on white backgrounds that extend the story.--Laura Stanfield, Campbell County Public Library, F"School Library Journal" (12/01/2009) The end of the story leaves readers with a satisfied no place like home feeling... Highly Recommended.--Claire Perrin"Canadian Materials" (11/06/2009) This small-scale story is fitting for children whose play involves the imagined adventures of their favorite toys.--Carolyn Phelan"Booklist" (12/15/2009)