Chickens on the Loose

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.