My Little Chick

Description

Lena liked to sit in her mother's garden and watch the chickens. But something is missing in this happy group of hens...asweet little chick! How fortunate that plump little Alma had just laid an egg. But to Lena's surprise, Alma does not seem interested in hatching it. Lena makes a snap decision and attempts to surprise everyone by hatching the chick herself. However, hatching an egg is more difficult than Lena thinks, and the journey from egg to chick is a long one. This is a sweet book about the challenges and joys of being a parent.

Geraldine Elschner is the author of many picture books, including The Cat and the Bird, Funny Machines for George the Sheep, and Where is the Frog? Originally from France, she studied Germanic and Romance languages, and has translated scores of books, including The Nativity, The Three Kings, and Martin Luther, published by minedition.

"A child learns that nurturing an egg takes a lot of care and patience... A cozy episode with a little instruction and a lot of excitement." -- Kirkus Reviews "Viewers on laps or small groups will be entranced. A lovely seasonal addition." -- Wendy Lukehart, School Library Journal, Starred Review