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Chickens on the Loose
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See moreIllustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text follow a flock of chickens that gets loose and runs rampant through a city, causing mischief and mayhem. Includes information about keeping chickens in an urban environment.
EVENTS: Online and in-person events with Indies and schools in OR and other.
REVIEWS: Targeted in regional, national trade, and special interest media like Backyard Poultry and Tractor Supply magazine.
ONLINE: Social media posts and YouTube book trailer will be humorous and sharable, including series of funny chicken videos and pun memes (Egg-sactly, Egg-citing, Egg-static, Egg-cetera) and egg-straordinarily hilarious yolks (like these: https://www.kidadl.com/articles/egg-puns)
PROMOTION: Giveaways and promos on 08 JAN National Snuggle a Chicken Day, 19 MAR National Poultry Day, 14 MAY National Dance like a Chicken Day, 3 JUN National Egg Day. (Please note there will be no posts on National Fried Chicken Day July 7-ha) and targeted co-promotion with social channels dedicated to raising chickens.
SALES: outreach from author's publicists to ABA members and consumers.
TRADESHOWS: PNBA author feature and galleys and giveaways at BookExpo, ALA, MPIBA, regional library shows, KidExpos, etc.
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Chickens on the Loose by Jane Kurtz is a quirky, humorous, and adorable picture book with both regional and national education and gift market appeal. The author is enthusiastic, experienced, and well-connected, adding to the charm of this wonderful read.
This book is an excellent rhyming read-aloud perfect for storytimes, reminiscent of classics like Click Clack Moo and Sheep in a Jeep. It also illustrates counting and basic concepts in animal husbandry, making it an educational resource.
The book includes information on how to care for urban chickens, along with fun facts that will delight both young readers and their parents. Publicity will be handled by Blue Slip Media, including outreach to children's literature interest bloggers, regional bookseller eblasts, and a TeachingBooks.net giveaway.
There's a growing trend in the U.S. for backyard poultry, with nearly 1 percent of households owning fowl as of 2013 and an additional 4 percent planning to start in the following years. By 2015, it was found that nearly all of the 150 most-populated U.S. cities allowed backyard poultry flocks.
In addition to its delightful narrative, Chickens on the Loose is easy to pair with merchandise, toys, and learning units. A book guide will also be available to further enrich the reader's experience.
The synopsis: A rhyming picture book about urban chickens running rampant all over town, with a Lexile measure of AD430L.
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Chickens on the Loose by Jane Kurtz is celebrated for its humourous storytelling and lively illustrations, engaging young readers through rhyming, rhythmic text. The story features a multicultural cast and showcases city-dwelling chickens on amusing escapades, providing a delightful read-aloud experience. The diverse, detailed art adds to the book's charm, making it a fun, giggle-inducing choice for storytime in both urban and rural settings.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781513267241
Publisher: West Margin Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 June 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: West Margin Press
Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by John Joseph
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 254.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Jane Kurtz is an award-winning children’s book author, speaker, educator, and she is on the faculty of the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in Children’s and YA Literature. She is a co-founder of the board of Ethiopia Reads, an organization that brings books and literacy to the children in Ethiopia, where Jane grew up. She also heads the creative team of Ready Set Go Books, a project of Open Hearts Big Dreams to create fun, colorful, local language books for people in Ethiopia. Jane currently lives in Portland, Oregon. John Joseph is an artist, illustrator, elementary school teacher, avid gardener, and community leader. He earned a degree in visual arts from Colorado State University and a Masters from Lesley University, and has won the ACP Excellence in Publishing Award for Best Picture Book. He lives in Colorado with his wife, two sons, and a German shepherd.
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