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A Little Chicken

By Tammi Sauer
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Meet Dot, a small and fluffy chicken who is, quite literally, a little chicken. Despite her fear of wolves, bears, and even lawn ornaments, Dot must find her courage when one of her mother's eggs rolls out of the nest. This heartwarming tale follows Dot as she bravely sets out to save her new sibling, proving that even the smallest hero can make a big difference.
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Ideal for young children who need a gentle boost of courage and reassurance, A Little Chicken is perfect for early readers and parents looking to inspire bravery and confidence in their little ones.

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Dot is scared of lots of things: wolves, bears, the occasional lawn ornament. But when one of her mother's eggs rolls out of the nest, this nervous chick must find the courage to save the day-and her new sibling! Perfect for any kid who needs a little encouragement to face the challenging world, this story proves that sometimes a big hero is just a little chicken.

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Meet Dot: A small, fluffy chicken who happens to be a little chicken. Will she find the courage within herself to save a chick in danger?

Dot is scared of lots of things: wolves, bears, the occasional lawn ornament. But when one of her mother's eggs rolls out of the nest, this nervous chick must find the courage to save the day and her new sibling!

Perfect for any kid who needs a little encouragement to face the challenging world, this story proves that sometimes a big hero is just a little chicken.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454946458

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square Kids

Illustration: all in color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dan Taylor

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 240g

Collections

Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Tammi Sauer

About the Author

Tammi Sauer is the author of many children s books, including Your Alien, which earned starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus. She s an active blogger and is highly involved in the children's writer community. Tammi has worked as a teacher and library media specialist and now lives in Oklahoma with her husband and their two children. Her local indie bookstore, Best of Books, in Edmond, OK, has named July 9 Tammi Sauer Day. Learn more at tammisauer.com and on Twitter at @SauerTammi. Dan was born in Staffordshire, England, and studied art and illustration, graduating with a degree in visual communication. He has worked with a variety of publishers, including Simon & Schuster, Usborne, Campbell Books, and Scholastic. Dan is the illustrator of Tammi Sauer s But the Bear Came Back (Sterling). He lives in the UK. Learn more at dantaylorillustration.co.uk.

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